Research Technician

Research Technician

Metabolism in Immunity, Cancer and Ageing

(3 Years fixed term)

Salary: £29,808 – £31,671 plus London allowances (£3,913 & £1,472) per annum

Location: London, UK

A 3-year Research Technician post is available at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) within the Metabolism in Immunity, Cancer and Ageing (MICA) group headed by Nazma Malik. The LMS is a world-class research laboratory where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. Funded by the MRC as part of UK Research and Innovation, the LMS has a collaborative working culture and a new state-of-the-art building based in the heart of West London in the Hammersmith Hospital Campus.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative technician with a background in biochemistry, cell biology, cancer, metabolism, and/or immunology to join the MICA group. In this role, you will assist in developing tools and experimental approaches to investigate the impact of AMPK metabolic pathways on immunity and tumour immune responses in human cell cultures and animal models.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

1. Perturbing metabolic networks in cell lines using Crispr/Cas9 methods.
2. Assisting with the analysis of phenotypes using a variety of biochemical techniques, fixed and live cell imaging, and proteomics.

The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in molecular cloning, Crispr/Cas9 methods, and biochemical techniques. In vivo experience would be an advantage. You should have strong organizational skills to assist with general lab maintenance and the ability to collaborate effectively within the MRC-LMS and with external partners when required. The successful candidate should have a degree in an appropriate subject, research experience, and the ability to organize time effectively, prioritize, and work to deadlines.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, a defined benefit pension scheme, family-friendly policies, and support with CPD.

We are committed to advancing EDI and as "Disability Confident" employers, we guarantee to interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker visa certificate of sponsorship under UKVI legislation. Therefore, we will not be able to sponsor individuals who require the right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

For full details of this post and to complete an online application, please visit this link and upload your CV, names and contacts of two scientific references along with a covering letter stating why you are applying for this role (providing evidence against the requirements of the job as per the job description and person specification). Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted. Please quote reference number LMS 2519.

Closing date: 24 November 2024

The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Final appointment will be subject to pre-employment screening.