Research Assistant (Brenton Group) (Fixed Term)

We are looking for a Research Assistant to join our team to assist with day to day running of the laboratory and in particular to support studies on primary cells and tissues from patients with ovarian cancer.

You will have the opportunity to work under your own initiative and apply your excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot challenging technical issues. You will contribute towards running of various projects within the laboratory as well as your own project; and you will present your work regularly at the lab meetings. You will assist in all aspects of the projects including: mammalian cell culture, patient derived organoid and xenograft generation. You will develop wide functional experience including drug screening, cell transduction, FACS, confocal microscopy, as well as the receipt and processing of primary human ovarian tumour material. In addition, you will assist as required in general laboratory administrative, housekeeping and maintenance duties.

Applicants will have a BSc degree/MSc in biological sciences and laboratory experience. Practical experience in mammalian cell culture is highly desirable but we will be delighted to consider very motivated individuals who can demonstrate excellent relevant laboratory skills. A good working knowledge of cell and molecular biology are required as are strong IT and communication skills. You should be conscientious and ambitious, with the ability to work well both independently and part of a team.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

Europe's top cancer charity, Cancer Research UK, has combined with the University of Cambridge to fund the world class Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, situated on the Addenbrooke's Biomedical Campus in Cambridge.

As part of the University of Cambridge, School of Clinical Medicine, the Institute's research ranges from basic cancer biology through translational cancer research to clinical application. The Institute currently houses over 350 researchers and support staff with 16 research groups and associated core facilities in a state-of-the-art research facility.

The Brenton laboratory is focused on identifying new therapeutic approaches in patients with ovarian cancer using genomic and functional studies on primary tissues.