Research Assistant

Location: South Kensington Campus/Hammersmith Campus (East Acton)

Job Summary

The National Heart and Lung Institute is looking for a research assistant to join the Inflammation, Repair and Development section based in South Kensington. You will work with a team of dedicated scientists and clinician-scientists on an exciting new project funded by Asthma + Lung UK.

The successful candidate will be a hardworking individual with a keen interest in Immunology and the ability to work as part of a team. You will work in a supportive, stimulating environment to explore the potential for a neutrophil chemotaxis assay to be used as a diagnostic biomarker. This is intended to identify which paediatric patients with non-allergic preschool wheeze are likely to respond to antibiotic treatment.

Duties and responsibilities

• To develop and characterize suitable methodologies for the assessment of neutrophil chemotaxis responses
• To assist with the analysis of data
• To ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times
• To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings
• To assist with the writing of reports to research sponsors
• To present findings to colleagues
• To assist with the publication of findings

Essential requirements

• A first class/ masters degree (or equivalent) in biomedical science or a related discipline
• Previous experience in a research laboratory environment, including cell culture and standard molecular biology techniques.
• Knowledge of molecular and cell biology, and biochemistry
• Knowledge of basic research methods and statistical procedures
• Knowledge of general laboratory practice, techniques and instrumentation

Further Information

This position is a full time (35h/pw) position on a fixed term basis for 12 months based at South Kensington Campus/Hammersmith Campus (East Acton).

Candidates interested in the position should complete an online application.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr James Pease (j.pease@imperial.ac.uk), https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/j.pease

For technical issues when applying online please email sjobs@ic.ac.uk

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