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Research Associate / Specialist Immunoassay Scientist (Part Time)

University of Cambridge - Department of Clinical Biochemistry

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £34,308 to £42,155 pro rata
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 17th March 2023
Closes: 30th March 2023
Job Ref: RG35969

A Part-Time Research Associate/Specialist Immunoassay Scientist position is available within the group Institute of Metabolic Science (IMS), focussing on providing a high-quality specialised immunoassay service to researchers, including offering advice and developing new protocols as needed. The successful candidate must have an excellent working knowledge of theoretical and practical immunoassay.

The candidate will be expected to use a variety of manual and automated techniques to develop new immunoassays and process the research samples sent to them. Experience with manual immunoassays and instrumentation such as the Siemens Dimension EXL, Perkin Elmer AutoDELFIA and Diasorin Liaison XL would be highly advantageous. The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with members of the Department of Clinical Biochemistry/Institute of Metabolic Science (IMS).

Major responsibilities will be:

  • Be responsible for carrying out a wide range of laboratory assays using existing immunoassay technologies.
  • Research and evaluate options available for the provision of new biomarker assays as requested by researchers in the IMS, develop new biomarker assays as required if commercial kit options are not available.
  • Perform routine and advanced maintenance of the laboratory equipment as required. 

Closing date: 30th March 2023

Interview date: TBC

Proposed start date: As soon as possible

Fixed Term: The funds for this post are available until March 2024 in the first instance.

Informal enquiries about this post may be directed to Elizabeth MacRae at em430@medschl.cam.ac.uk

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