Laboratory Support Assistant (Part Time)

Europe's top cancer charity, Cancer Research UK, has combined with the University of Cambridge to fund the world class Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, situated on the Addenbrooke's Biomedical Campus in Cambridge.

As part of the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, the Institute's research ranges from basic cancer biology through translational cancer research to clinical application. The Institute currently houses over 350 researchers and support staff with 18 research groups and associated core facilities in a state-of-the-art research facility.

We are currently looking to recruit a part-time Laboratory Support Assistant to be primarily based within the research laboratories. You will be involved with supporting research groups by ensuring the labs and tissue culture rooms are stocked with commonly used consumables and communal laboratory areas are kept clean and tidy, the role holder will also be responsible for routine maintenance of equipment and play a crucial role in assisting the Laboratory Managers.

You should be self-motivated with good organisational skills and ability to prioritise your workload. Good customer service skills and attention to detail are essential, along with a basic knowledge in science.

In particular, we are seeking to appoint the successful candidate on a part-time basis. The hours of work for the position are 21.9 hours per week, working Wednesday to Friday.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online Application form.

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

The closing date for applications is: 7th May 2026

The interview date for the role is:15th & 20th May 2026

Please quote reference SW49524 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Key information

Department/location

Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

Salary

£25,249-£27,319 pro rata

Reference

SW49524

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

24 April 2026

Closing date

7 May 2026

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