Scientific Assistant
| Posting date: | 15 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £23,500.0 to £23,500.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £23,500 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 August 2024 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 9PL |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4586331_1721059362 |
Summary
Your new company
The Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre is a leading and highly specialised translational research centre within The University of Manchester core funded by Cancer Research UK The National Biomarker Centre (NBC) group at CRUK Manchester Institute holds a leading position in the field of cancer biomarker sciences. The NBC consists of multiple complementary teams, including the Preclinical Pharmacology (PP) team that uses a variety of preclinical cancer model systems to interrogate the biology and dependencies of different cancers.
Your new role
* Prepare patient samples (usually blood or tumour tissue) for in vivo use.* Undertake simple non-regulated and regulated procedures and techniques, including schedule 1 culling, as required
* Use the automated data collection and study conduct software package to accurately record the details for all in vivo studies.
* Perform ex vivo processing and analysis of xenograft tumour samples and circulating biomarkers.
* Be a member of the rota for weekend and bank holiday cover of on-going in vivo experiments
* Assist in a range of administrative tasks and undertake laboratory housekeeping duties as required
* To produce data output as directed by a senior staff member
* Attend relevant group meetings as required
* Undertake any other duties, as requested by the NBC Preclinical in vivo team leader.
* Ensure all regulatory tasks and training are completed on time avoiding backlogs.
What you'll need to succeed
* Relevant experience working in a laboratory setting* Relevant experience carrying out routine scientific procedures
* Some experimental/technical skills* Familiar with basic laboratory.
* Attention to detail in all work, ability to maintain accurate records.
* Some experimental/technical skills* Familiar with basic laboratory.
* Attention to detail in all work, ability to maintain accurate records.
* Computer literate, familiarity with MS office packages.
* Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
What you'll get in return
* 32 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
* 35 hour week.
* Salary is paid monthly.
What you need to do now
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