Scientific Officer
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £23,342 to £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 August 2025 |
| Location: | M20 4BX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MI/25/32 |
Summary
Scientific Officer, 3-year fixed term
About the role:
We are currently looking for a Scientific Officer within the Cancer Origins Group. The Cancer Origins group studies how environmental exposures alter selection pressures in the lung to drive cancer using in vivo models, functional assays and single cell analysis. The aim of this post is to to carry out research, develop projects and support the on-going research of the group. To support the efficient and effective day-to-day running and organisation of the laboratory, to ensure maintenance of equipment and supplies.
About you:
You should have a BSc in biological sciences or related subject or equivalent relevant experience. Experience in a research laboratory setting and in cancer biology is essential. Previous experience with in vivo models along with experience with cell culture is desirable but not essential.
About the role:
We are currently looking for a Scientific Officer within the Cancer Origins Group. The Cancer Origins group studies how environmental exposures alter selection pressures in the lung to drive cancer using in vivo models, functional assays and single cell analysis. The aim of this post is to to carry out research, develop projects and support the on-going research of the group. To support the efficient and effective day-to-day running and organisation of the laboratory, to ensure maintenance of equipment and supplies.
About you:
You should have a BSc in biological sciences or related subject or equivalent relevant experience. Experience in a research laboratory setting and in cancer biology is essential. Previous experience with in vivo models along with experience with cell culture is desirable but not essential.