Research Support Officer

5 days ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Research Support Officer to join our team at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology. The successful candidate will provide research support for a programme investigating the morphogenesis of the early mammalian embryo.

Main Responsibilities

  • Assist with basic research by setting up, conducting, and recording the outcome of experiments.
  • Perform tasks arranged by your supervisor, including mouse colony husbandry and genotyping, basic molecular biology, routine cell culture, and basic computational tasks.
  • Organize and communicate information from the above tasks to your supervisor.
  • Conduct literature and database searches.
  • Contribute to the production of research reports.
  • Ensure and maintain an efficient and tidy laboratory.

Working Relationships

You will report to Dr. Kate McDole and interact and collaborate with Postdoctoral Scientists, Research Support Staff, and Students in your Group and LMB facilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in biology or biochemistry or a related subject.
  • Basic laboratory bench work skills, including safe use of chemicals, preparation of buffers and other reagents, sterile technique, lab safety, and routine analytic calculations.
  • Experience or theoretical knowledge of basic molecular biology skills/techniques, including PCR, gene cloning, nucleic acid purification, and quantification.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Relevant Masters or equivalent relevant laboratory experience.
  • Previous experience in the field of developmental biology, particularly emphasis on mammalian development and mouse colony administration.

Personal Skills and Behaviours

  • Reliability and enthusiasm.
  • Strong organizational skills, methodical, and thorough.
  • Passion for science and a desire to continue to develop skills and knowledge.
  • Proactive in seeking solutions to problems and keen to take responsibility.

Working Environment

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology is a world-renowned research institution, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.

Benefits

UK Research and Innovation offers a range of benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, family-friendly policies, and access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.

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