Research Technician

Location: Hammersmith Campus 

About the role: 

🔬 Join our cutting-edge Team as a Research Technician in Cell Biology!

Are you passionate about vascular biology and precision medicine? We’re looking for a talented and motivated Research Technician to support a translational research project funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC), investigating how von Willebrand Factor (VWF) regulates angiogenesis and vascular integrity.

As part of Professor Anna Randi’s dynamic team at the National Heart and Lung Institute, you will work with endothelial colony forming cells (ECFC) derived from patient blood samples, contributing to groundbreaking research with real clinical impact. 

What you would be doing:

• Isolate, culture, and maintain ECFC from patient and control blood samples
• Perform molecular and functional assays (RT-qPCR, western blotting, immunofluorescence microscopy, angiogenesis assays)
• Support postdocs and students in developing organ-on-a-chip models
• Liaise with clinical teams across London hospitals and maintain a biobank of samples

What we are looking for:

• BSc in Biological Sciences or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Hands-on experience with primary cell culture and molecular biology techniques
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

What we can offer you:

• Be part of a high-impact, patient-focused research project
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and training in advanced cell biology techniques
• Opportunities to contribute to publications and clinical translation
• A collaborative, supportive environment with leading scientists and clinicians
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package 

🔗 Learn more about our work: Vascular Sciences at NHLI

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/nhli/research/cardiovascular/vascular-science/

Further Information

The post is full time, in person, for up to 24 months, based at the Hammersmith Campus, London. Expected start date is September 1^st 2025.

You will be part of Prof. Randi’s team, working closely with a postdoctoral fellow and a clinical fellow, and collaborating with other postdoctoral fellows, PhD students and Master students in the team. You will attend weekly team meetings with the PI, as well as weekly Section Research meetings and research seminars. 

If you require any further details on the role, please contact: Prof. Anna Randi a.randi@imperial.ac.uk.

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Closing date: 29.07.2025

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