Research Technician

About the Role
The role of the research assistant is to provide technical support to the UKCTOCS and other biomarker research projects to enable members of Pancreatic Biomarker group to efficiently carry out their studies. The successful candidate will undertake research investigations under the supervision of the Principal Investigators, Prof Tatjana Crnogorac-Jurcevic and Dr Oleg Blyuss.

About You
The candidate should have a BSc in a biological, biomedical or closely related field. Previous work experience in a biomedical research laboratory using/processing human samples, particularly blood and urine is essential. Experience in biomarker translational studies is advantageous. Ability to follow written and oral instructions and work efficiently and accurately are required, as well as be flexible and co-operative, with good communication skills.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project
The Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is a Cancer Research UK Centre of Excellence whose work aims to transform the lives of those with and at risk of cancer through innovative research in the laboratory, in patients and in populations. It is one of six institutes within The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FMD) BCI is internationally renowned in many areas of cancer research and it combines ground-breaking basic research with the expertise of clinicians and clinician scientists from the Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine and the Barts NHS Trust to achieve improvements in cancer patient care. BCI is also a partner in the CRUK City of London Major Centre (together with UCL, Kings and the Francis Crick Institute) which is a Centre of Excellence in Biotherapeutics.

This project entails analysing the Olink proteomics data obtained through analysis of UKCTOCS blood samples, and selection and validation of potential novel candidates for early detection of pancreatic cancer.

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, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is a full-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term appointment for 6 months, with an expected start date of 09/03/2025. The starting salary will be Grade: 3, Spinal Point: 19, £32,321 per annum (pro-rata), 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.

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