Research Project Support Officer

Applications are invited for the above temporary full-time post working in the laboratory of Dr Chris Staples, within the North West Cancer Research Centre in the North Wales Medical School. Research in the Staples laboratory is centred around DNA repair and the replication stress response, and is currently supported by UKRI,North West Cancer Research and Cancer Research Wales.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor.

Committed To Equal Opportunities

Overview

College of Medicine and Health

Established in 1884, Bangor University has a continuing tradition of academic excellence, both in terms of its teaching and its research. Today, Bangor University has approximately 7,000 full-time and 3,000 part-time students supported by 2,400 members of staff, with approximately 45% of students coming from Wales, 49% from the rest of the UK and Europe, and 6% from the rest of the world, from as many as 69 countries. 18% of our students are studying for postgraduate degrees. The University’s mission statement is to be a world-class research-led university, to provide teaching and learning of the highest quality, and to contribute to the development of the economy, health and culture of a sustainable Wales and a sustainable world.

The College of Medicine and Health has formally linked with the local Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board enabling an integrated approach to developing research, training, medical and healthcare education that will serve the needs of the people of North Wales and beyond.

North Wales Medical School

The North Wales Medical School is the prime focus for medical research at Bangor University. The School offers a career-spanning portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate degrees and short courses for healthcare and allied professionals. Cancer Research is a core research area within the School, and the successful applicant will work within UKRI Future Leader Fellow Dr Chris Staples’ laboratory, which is housed in the North West Cancer Research Institute.

The Project

The successful applicant will assist with laboratory management and maintenance, and following training assist with basic cell biology experiments in support of ongoing and novel projects.

Purpose of the Job

The post is part of an established team working on novel aspects of the cellular responses to DNA damage and replication stress. The post-holder will be involved in providing general technical support for the research conducted by the team. This will include assisting the research team in meeting their anticipated outcomes within the agreed timescales of the project.

Main

**Responsibilities**:

- To conduct high-quality research as per the demands of the project.- To provide support to the research team in the gathering and analysis of data.- To work as part of the research team in delivering research outcomes. This will include contributions to publications in research journals.- To assist and support in the performance and administration of the research project.Other

**Responsibilities**:

- The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.- The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards. The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/herself and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.- The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.Person Specification
- Qualifications/Training_

Essential
- Undergraduate degree in a life sciences discipline.- Experience/Knowledge_

Essential
- Previous laboratory experience.- Demonstrate knowledge and interest in specific areas related to the post - Knowledge and competency in life science laboratory and analytical techniques.- Ability to handle scientific data.Desirable
- Laboratory management experience.- Skills/Abilities_

Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal and written skills.- Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.- Demonstrate good analytical skills, ability to analyse numerical data and present results appropriately.- Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team.- Other_

Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the bilingual nature of the institution and area, and the ensuing responsibilities.General

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