Research Coordinator

Job number

MED05567

Faculties

Faculty of Medicine

Departments

Department of Surgery & Cancer

Salary or Salary range

£41,005 - £ 41,853 per annum

Location/campus

Charing Cross Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

5 Jan 2026

About the role

This post will be based within the Department of Surgery and Cancer in the academic Breast surgery team and the Imperial College Healthcare Tissue and Biobank (ICHTB).

The full-time post is available from 1st January 2025 and is offered on a fixed-term basis for 1 year in the first instance. Travel is expected between the Imperial College London campuses.

What you would be doing

As the post holder, you will spend 50% FTE within the breast surgery team led by Professor Daniel Leff and 50% FTE within the Imperial College Healthcare Tissue and Biobank (ICHTB). You will work on a broad portfolio of projects to improve outcomes for breast cancer patients. These projects include developing technology to aid in early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, working on improving precision breast cancer surgery imaging technology and using novel technology to evaluate outcomes of breast cancer surgery.

Your role will be to support co-ordination of activity across all the projects including co-ordination, recording and archiving breast tissues for validation studies of surgical technologies. As part of the Imperial College Healthcare Tissue and Biobank (ICHTB) team, you will provide a high level of technical expertise and advice to researchers in the pursuit of their research projects. You will additionally perform a range of laboratory techniques (such as RNA and DNA extraction, cryotomy and microtomy) and will be responsible for supporting the for day-to-day co-ordination, running and maintenance of the laboratory.

What we are looking for

A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent in a biological/scientific field or related field), or a nursing qualification and proven clinical trial/project management experience gained in clinical setting is essential. You will need to show strong laboratory and motivational skills, as well as effective communication, organisational and time management skills. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an evolving programme of work in Breast surgical trials and the Tissue Bank. Relevant experience is highly desirable.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.

• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes).

• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), fixed term for 1 year based at Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital

The post-holder must be able to be in-post by 01 February 2026.

We maintain the right to close this advertisement earlier than the closing date.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Leonie Powley

As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate.

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About Imperial

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Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.

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