Research Technician

About us

The Cancer Institute is the hub for cancer research at UCL, one of the world's leading universities. The Institute houses over 400 talented scientists who are working together to translate research discoveries into improved treatments for cancer patients. We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented research technician with exceptional organisational skill and experience working with human cells to join our lab at the University College London (UCL) Cancer Institute.

Further Information about the UCL Cancer Institute can be found on our website https://www.ucl.ac.uk/cancer/

About the role

This is a post within the Myeloma group in the department of Haematology in the Cancer Institute at UCL. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells that affects older people, and current treatments are not curative. The Myeloma research group seeks to understand how myeloma develops and how tumour cells interact with the immune environment to influence malignant transformation and response to therapy, including several immunotherapy agents.

The post-holder will also provide support to the Myeloma Genome Project by carrying out dual DNA/RNA extraction of tumour and matched blood samples. The post-holder will work under the direct supervision of Prof Kwee Yong (group leader), and other senior scientists in the group.

Funding is for 12 months in the first instance, with a 6-month probationary period.

About you

Successful candidate must have a Bsc in relevant discipline, knowledge of cancer biology, immunology and laboratory work, as well as being able to prioritise multiple demands and tasks and have good written and oral communication skills.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

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