Deputy Laboratory Manager of the Oxford DRWF Human Islet Isolation Facility

Contract type: Fixed-Term until 30^th April 2026

Hours: Full-time (on site working)

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated scientist who would be appointed as Deputy Laboratory Manager of the DRWF Human Islet Isolation Facility.

The Islet Isolation Facility operates as part of the NHS commissioned UK Nationwide Human Islet Isolation programme, producing GMP grade human islets for transplantation, under regulation of the Human Tissue Authority.

In addition to taking part in human pancreatic islet isolation and transplantation, the successful candidate will assist in the day-to-day management of the HTA Licensed Human Islet Isolation Facility, which is comprised of a series of specialist, purpose-built, clean room suites operating to GMP standards.

Experience in human islet isolation would be highly desirable, but full training will be provided. The successful candidate will hold a BSc degree in a biological sciences discipline, in addition to prior experience supervising more junior members of staff. Working knowledge of Human Tissue Authority Regulations, in relation to the Human Application Sector, would be beneficial, as would previous experience in laboratory management. You need to be able to work well in a team, carry out tasks with accuracy, and take a flexible approach to your workload. The ability to actively participate in the bi-weekly 24/7 on call rota is essential for this role.

This post will be funded by the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation (DRWF) and is based in the Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism (OCDEM), at the Churchill Hospital.

This full-time post is available immediately and is fixed-term until 30 April 2026 in the first instance. Informal enquires are welcome, and should be addressed to Professor Paul Johnson: paul.johnson@nds.ox.ac.uk or Dr Rebecca Spiers, tel: 01865 857507 or email: rebecca.spiers@nds.ox.ac.uk

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Please quote reference NDSA956 on all correspondence.

Only applications received before noon on Friday 7 March 2025 can be considered. Interviews will be on 18 March 2025.

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