Research Technician / Scientific Officer

We are seeking a collaborative and self-motivated laboratory technician with prior laboratory experience in molecular biology and genomics to participate in the running of the LUMES (LUng cancer Metastasis Evolutionary Studies) project. LUMES builds on the national PEACE research autopsy programme and will explore cancer evolution, metastatic migration, tumour plasticity, the tumour microenvironment and drug resistance using single cell technologies. The successful candidate will have a wide-ranging, exciting and challenging remit as a key interface between genomic sequencing, spatial profiling, bioinformatics and clinical disciplines. The role provides an opportunity to directly contribute to cutting-edge research in a world-class research institute.

Prof. Mariam Jamal-Hanjani is Chief Investigator of the PEACE study. The Jamal-Hanjani Lab is a multi-disciplinary group of passionate and determined individuals who will provide the successful candidate with a stimulating and conducive environment to participate and grow as a scientist. The research in the lab is conducted in close collaboration with local and international scientists and clinicians, across the TRACERx, TRACERx EVO and PEACE consortia and the CRUK Lung Cancer Centre of Excellence. These collaborative environments will provide the successful candidate with opportunities to learn from a large network of talented professionals.

The role will be available for 4 years in the first instance.

Applications should include a CV and a Cover Letter: In the Cover Letter please provide evidence of the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. (By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.)

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

Successful candidates must have:

• Degree in a relevant subject or appropriate experience
• Excellent practical molecular biology skills and experience
• Excellent knowledge of NGS technologies and applications, in particular, those used in the field of single cell genomics and transcriptomics
• Experience with laboratory automation and high throughput methods
• Ability to work both as a team member and independently under minimal supervision

Single cell Next Generation Sequencing experience is desirable but not essential.

The nature of running the sequencing equipment requires occasional out-of-hours working. The post holder will therefore need to show willingness to work flexibly when deemed necessary by the service head.