Lab Manager (Wilkinson Lab) (Fixed Term)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lab Manager to join the group of Dr Adam Wilkinson. The Wilkinson Group has recently relocated from the University of Oxford to the University of Cambridge's Department of Haematology and Cambridge Stem Cell Institute where the role holder will be based. Our group's research focusses on expanding and manipulating haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) ex vivo. We have pioneered highly influential new methods to expand transplantable HSCs long-term ex vivo (Wilkinson et al, Nature, 2019; Igarashi et al, Blood Advances, 2023; Sakurai et al, Nature, 2023; Bozhilov et al., bioRxiv 2024) which are now in use worldwide. Our group has significant funding from the Wellcome Trust and Krishnan-Ang Foundation.

The Lab Manager post will be responsible for day-to-day management and organisation of the Wilkinson laboratory and will also contribute to ongoing research projects within the team. Your position will include responsibilities for day-to-day laboratory organisation, processing of human blood samples, and mouse colony management. The Grade 7 post is full-time but applications are welcome from those who would like to work flexibly.

You will have a degree in a biological science (B.Sc or equivalent) and strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills. A strong interest in haematology and stem cell biology is desirable.

Informal enquiries to Adam Wilkinson at acw63@cam.ac.uk.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 20 June 2027 in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above above. 

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 11th June 2025

Interview date: W/C 23rd June 2025

Please quote reference RB46080 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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