Research Technician

About the Role

We are recruiting a Research Technician to provide technical support for clinical trial studies investigating molecular mechanisms in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Work will be conducted at the William Harvey Research Institute (WHRI), Centre for Experimental Medicine and Rheumatology (EMR) at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) under supervision of Prof Costantino Pitzalis.

About You

The candidate will have a BSc/MSc and experience of handling human biospecimens is essential. Basic skills in histology, immunohistochemical and molecular techniques are also essential. The candidate will be strongly supported to develop skill sets in the day-to-day run of the laboratory side of clinical trials. The candidate will have good interpersonal and communication skills, attention to details, and is an enthusiastic team player.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

EMR is a thriving multi-disciplinary interface for collaborative approach between basic scientist, clinicians, bioinformaticians and clinical team. The Centre is focused on to better understand the disease pathogenesis of several autoimmune diseases including RA. EMR is part of the newly awarded Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), the Musculoskeletal theme will encompass bio-informatician analysis, organ on-a chip development, small molecules testing, precision medicine trials, and development of a single cell platform.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, campus facilities and flexible working arrangements.

The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 24 months, with an expected start date of December 2024. The starting salary will be Grade 3, in the range of £32,321 – £36,536 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

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