Research Technician for the Living GI Cancer Biobank

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London, Greater London, United Kingdom Queen Mary University of London Full time

About the Role
Applications are sought for an enthusiastic Research Technician to join Prof Gerlinger's Translational Cancer Immunotherapy and Genomics Team at Bart's Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London. The individual will be responsible for the processing and biobanking of clinical samples, including tumour biopsies and blood samples, and for the culture of patient-derived organoids and immune cells. The technician will furthermore assist with the development of immunological assays to identify immune cell target-antigens and mechanisms regulating immune cell activity. Contribution to lab and tissue culture management is also expected. The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team of cancer physicians, biologists, and bioinformaticians and trial coordinators, with duties predominantly at the Bart's Cancer Institute but also at hospitals within Bart's Health NHS Trust where samples are collected.

About You
The candidate must have prior experience in human tissue culture. Experience of organoid/3D cell and/or T cell culture is highly desirable. Experience of DNA/RNA extraction and quantification is also required. Training in the principles of Good Clinical Practice, the Human Tissue Act and applicable human sample management and trial guidelines will be provided. Good organisation, record keeping and communication skills are essential. The candidate will have an MSc or BSc degree in biology or a related relevant subject.

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. 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.

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 including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

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. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

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