Research Assistant (RICS Core)

Overview

The CRUK Cambridge Institute (CRUK-CI) Research Instrumentation and Cell Services (RICS) Core Facility requires a talented research assistant who will deliver exemplary Cell Services to the Institute, providing practical support for cell line quality control testing services, cryostorage facility and cell culture training programmes offered by the Core. The RICS Core Facility provides access to a wide range of high-end laboratory instrumentation and specialised cell services. We support researchers at the Cambridge Institute, as well as many other University Institutes and Departments both locally and nationally. This role is for the service provision of the Cell Services side of the RICS Core Facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform the routine Cell Services provided by the Core.
• Provide support for the three Cell Services laboratories (RICS\\\’s tissue culture training room, quarantine tissue culture room and Cryostorage facility).
• Assist the Cell Services Principal Scientific Associate in offering advice, training and technical expertise on cell culture technique to a wide user base.
• Help develop new Cell Services workflows and techniques to improve services offered.
• Collaborate with users to provide input to experimental design.
• Run weekly cell culture quality control tests and ensure samples are safely banked in and retrieved from the Institute\\\’s cryostorage facility.
• Maintain good documentation and assist with database management as required.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or with equivalent experience in a relevant scientific laboratory.
• Good practical knowledge of a broad range of laboratory techniques with the ability to interpret data for quality control and troubleshooting.
• Good hands-on laboratory experience in cell culture technique.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with staff at all levels, including those external to the Institute.
• Experience of tissue culture techniques and database management are desirable.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, flexible and cooperative approach, and ability to work well in a team.

Contract and Security

• The appointment will be made on a permanent basis which relies on availability of external funds which are not part of the University\’s central revenues. If funding ceases, the post may be at risk of redundancy.
• Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a security check.

Application Process

• Click the \’Apply\’ button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
• Please ensure that you upload a 2-page Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and publications list in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
• Please quote reference SW47666 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Equality and Eligibility

• The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
• The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.