Research Technician in Cell Culture and Related Assays (Fixed Term)
Cambridge Service Alliance
Date: 1 day ago
City: Cambridge
Contract type: Full time
COY group at the Institute of Metabolic Science - MRC Metabolic Diseases Unit (IMS-MRL) (Professor Stephen O'Rahilly) are seeking a skilled Research Technician in Cell Culture to provide support to a team of researchers investigating disorders of appetite including obesity and metabolic disease.
The role will involve maintaining a variety of cell lines, including human neuronal cells and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Delivering high-quality cell cultures to support ongoing research projects. This role also involves laboratory housekeeping, including maintaining stocks of consumables and reagents, as well as placing orders for the group.
The successful candidate should have experience with cell culture, excellent aseptic technique and have experience in molecular biology. They should demonstrate that they are a collaborative team player. A passion for generating excellent work which is accurate, consistent, and have good eye for detail is essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated technician passionate about contributing to impactful biomedical research.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 October 2030 in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and a security check.
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Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online Application form.
Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
Please quote reference RG47123 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
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The role will involve maintaining a variety of cell lines, including human neuronal cells and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Delivering high-quality cell cultures to support ongoing research projects. This role also involves laboratory housekeeping, including maintaining stocks of consumables and reagents, as well as placing orders for the group.
The successful candidate should have experience with cell culture, excellent aseptic technique and have experience in molecular biology. They should demonstrate that they are a collaborative team player. A passion for generating excellent work which is accurate, consistent, and have good eye for detail is essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated technician passionate about contributing to impactful biomedical research.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 October 2030 in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and a security check.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online Application form.
Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
Please quote reference RG47123 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Apply online
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