Research Assistant in Translational Radiobiology

This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to work within the Translational Radiobiology (TRB) group. The successful applicant will participate in a research programme that supports the aims of CRUK RadNet Manchester.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual from a biological sciences background with experience of working on clinical research projects. The purpose of the role is to support the translational research for an enlarging portfolio of clinical studies, examples include CRAIN, TRAIN, BIOCHECC, RO-PIP and MR-BIO.

Working within a team of researchers and clinicians, you will be the HTA lead responsible for logging, tracking and processing clinical samples across different tumour sites e.g. prostate, bladder, cervix and central nervous system (CNS); both tumour biopsies and liquid samples. There will also be the opportunity to support the development and the validation of other methodologies within the group for analysis of clinical samples. The post holder will need a strong eye for detail, extremely organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Luisa Biolatti

Email: luisa.biolatti@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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