Laboratory Management Support

Key Information

Salary: Commencement on the salary range is subject to comparable skills and experience. Future progression is based on annual performance review.

Reporting to: Rebecca Orha

Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 3 years

Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Location: Chelsea

Closing Date: 19 March 2025 

Job Details 

We are seeking a Higher Scientific Officer to provide high-level technical support for a number of projects running within the Breast Cancer Now Research Centre.  The majority of these projects focus on developing novel therapeutic approaches to cancer, understanding drug resistance mechanisms and understanding the underlying biology of the disease.

In addition to providing technical support the role is also to provide support to the Breast Cancer Now Laboratory Manager. 

About you

The successful candidate must have:

• A BSc or equivalent in molecular biology or cell biology and a knowledge of cell culture and molecular biology

Department/Directorate Information

The Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre, within the Division of Breast Cancer Research at the ICR, is the first centre in the UK entirely devoted to breast cancer research.  Our goal is to advance research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.  It is located in state-of-the-art laboratory space, with excellent core facilities and is funded through a long-term renewable programme grant from Breast Cancer Now. 

What we offer

• A dynamic and supportive research environment
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities
• Collaboration with leading researchers in the field
• Competitive salary and pension

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Sally Swift via email (sally.swift@icr.ac.uk) 

About The Institute of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.

The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles, please click here to find out further information.

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here. 

We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates, wherever in the world they are currently based. We will select those who display the potential to become, or to support, the world leading cancer researchers of the future based on their application and performance at interview. However, we particularly welcome British applicants from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within the ICR and nationwide in STEM roles.

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