Research Assistant - Internal Candidates Only (Fixed Term)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant to join the Biorepository team. This position is based in our modern laboratory on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus at Addenbrooke's Hospital. The primary responsibilities of this role include supporting the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) project, assisting with the implementation of new projects in the Biorepository, maintaining the laboratory to the highest standards, and organizing the work schedule, particularly for DNA extraction and PCR. You will also provide essential services for various studies.

The successful candidate will have a qualification in a relevant area, e.g. Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences or an equivalent level of experience, as well as working in laboratory CL2, with biological samples. Applicants will have previous experience in DNA extraction and qPCR.

Alongside a competitive salary, University staff are eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits and services include discounts on shopping, health care, financial services and public transport. We also offer defined benefits pension schemes and tax-efficient bicycle, car lease and charity-giving schemes.

The MRC Epidemiology Unit is a department within the University of Cambridge's School of Clinical Medicine and is situated within the Institute of Metabolic Science on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Its mission is to study the genetic, developmental and environmental factors that cause obesity, diabetes and related metabolic disorders and develop strategies for their prevention. The Unit benefits from a number of large-scale, cross programme epidemiological studies with detailed datasets allowing a wide range of research from genetics to public health. Highly experienced information teams and other specialist teams support the scientists in the delivery of their research aims.