Research Assistant / Research Technician
Biomineral Research
MRC Human Nutrition Research HNR Unit
Cambridge
Salary: £21092 - £28387 per annum
HNR conducts nutrition research and surveillance to improve the health of the population with a focus on musculoskeletal health, obesity and metabolic risk, intestinal health and nutritional inequalities.
We wish to appoint a Research Assistant/Research Technician to undertake Real Time PCR analysis in the MRC Biomineral Research Programme on Nanominerals. Cellular analyses at the gene level, facilitated by Real Time PCR techniques, are especially required for the BMR work on ‘Self Assembled Endogenous Nanoparticles of The Gastrointestinal Tract’.
You will assist in the investigation of self-assembled endogenous particles of the gastrointestinal tract through both cellular isolation & stimulation tissue culture techniques and perform real time PCR analysis of cellular outcomes.
Applicants will have a BSc (or equivalent) in cellular biology or related subjects and at least 18 months laboratory work experience in real time PCR techniques. Experience in cell culture techniques is also desirable but not essential. You should be good a team player with a flexible approach and problem-solving skills. A professional manner is required as well as good interpersonal and IT skills.
This is a full time position offered on a 6 month fixed term contract with salary dependant on qualifications and experience.
For an informal discussion please contact Dr Rachel Hewitt on Rachel.Hewitt@mrc-hnr.cam.ac.uk
Please submit a current CV with a covering letter, saving the documents with your name and the IRC reference included in the filename. Only online applications will be accepted. Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board, please click the APPLY button below. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003. Please quote reference number IRC91851.
Closing date: 22 May 2013
Interview date: week commencing 3 June 2013
Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening
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