Senior Research Assistant - Flow Cytometry (ID 582)

Key Information

Salary: Commencement on the salary range is subject to comparable skills and experience. Future progression is based on annual performance review. 

This role is eligible for ICR Sponsorship.  Support will be provided for costs associated with Visa application. If you are considering relocating to the UK, further information can be found here.  

Hours per week: 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 23rd April 2023

Job Details

A Senior Research Assistant (Flow Cytometry) position is immediately available at the ICR Flow Cytometry Facility. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the facility. This includes instrument maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting, cell analysis and cell sorting, user training, panel design, protocol optimization and data analysis support and generally assisting researchers with expert technical advice. The role is central to working towards a high-end cytometry user community (including CyTOF) which involves elements of project and facility management. 

Key Requirements 

Applicants should ideally have a BSc/MSc in biological sciences and have excellent laboratory and analytical skills. Experience of running high end multi-colour flow cytometry instruments (analysers and cell sorters) and other relevant molecular biology techniques. You will have excellent attention to detail. Given the dynamic role the successful candidate will have excellent communication, team working and IT skills, be pragmatic and flexible and be able to work under pressure, independently and prioritize work. Experience with the CyTOF/Hyperion or similar systems, working in and managing a research support environment and analysis of spatial data would be advantageous.

Department/Directorate Information

At the ICR we aim to defeat cancer through scientific excellence, innovation and partnership.  These principals underpin our approach to scientific infrastructure and research support.  The Core Research Facilities, which include Flow Cytometry, are part of the wider Academic Services Division that supports researchers at the ICR.  The use of cutting-edge technology coupled with expert staff, who support scientists to employ it effectively, are essential to the success of the research facilities. 

https://www.icr.ac.uk/our-research/facilities/flow-cytometry-facility

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Hira Ale via hira.ale@icr.ac.uk

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The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here. 

We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates, wherever in the world they are currently based. We will select those who display the potential to become, or to support, the world leading cancer researchers of the future based on their application and performance at interview. However, we particularly welcome British applicants from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within the ICR and nationwide in STEM roles.