Research Assistant/Technician

About Us

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic Research Technician/Assistant to work within the MRC Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders, developing the human post-mortem and surgical resections tissue resource. As a member of the Centre, the post-holder will be working in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of researchers in Guy’s campus.

About The Role

The candidate will provide logistical, technical, and organisational support for the generation and maintenance of human clinical samples that adhere to both Guys and St Thomas (GSTT) NHS Trust governance and Human Tissue Act (HTA) guidelines. They will be responsible for both the scientific support of the tissue resource and the coordination of sample collection, data management, and tissue processing and storage. The post-holder would also be expected to have an active role in existing research studies and in the development of new research. They will be highly motivated, approachable, and able to proactively liaise with a variety of professional figures within the MRC Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

This is a full-time role, and you will be offered a fixed-term contract until 31/10/26.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Biological Sciences or related discipline
• NHS/Clinical and/or experience in a research laboratory
• Experience in rodent/primate sample (tissue and blood) collection, handling, preparation (fixed and fresh), shipment, storage, and disposal
• Experience maintaining lab consumables and equipment such as fridge/freezers, T-Scans compliant with HTA
• Experience in histology
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory problems
• Ability to work independently

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in human sample (tissue and blood) collection, handling, preparation (fixed and fresh), shipment, storage, and disposal, compliant with Ethics and HTA standards.
• Background in neuroscience

Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

This post is subject to Occupational Health clearances.

Grade and Salary: £38,232 - £42,999 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance

Job ID: 106525

Close Date: 19-Feb-2025

Contact Person: Beatriz Rico or Katherine Long

Contact Details: beatriz.rico@kcl.ac.uk or katie.long@kcl.ac.uk

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Higher Education