Scientific Officer

The University of Manchester - Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute

Location:	Manchester
Salary:	£24,500 to £36,263
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	7th January 2026
Closes:	1st February 2026
Job Ref:	MI/25/52

Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute is a Research Institute within The University of Manchester and is core funded by Cancer Research UK.

Duration: Fixed term for 3 years

About the role:

We are currently looking for a Scientific Officer 2 within the Stem Cell Biology group with Prof Georges Lacaud. The aim of this post is to support the on-going research of the group along with the efficient and effective day-to-day running and organisation of the laboratory, to ensure maintenance of equipment and supplies.
The Stem Cell Biology group aims to improve the outcomes of patients suffering from leukaemia by identifying and validating therapeutic targets for treatment and by developing robust protocols for in vitro production of clinical-grade blood cells for adoptive cancer immunotherapies. The specific goal of this work is to unravel the molecular mechanisms of blood cell development using state-of-the-art technologies such as CRISPR screens, proteomics, and multi-omics approaches.

About you:

You should have a BSc in Biology or related subject or equivalent relevant experience along with substantial laboratory experience in molecular and cellular biology. Experience working with normal blood cells, flow cytometry, CRISPR, proteomics, genetic engineering and omics is desirable but not essential.

About the Stem Cell Biology Group:

Please visit our website to view information about Stem Cell Biology Group:
https://www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/research-group/stem-cell-biology/

Why choose Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute?

The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute (www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk), an Institute of The University of Manchester (www.manchester.ac.uk), is a world-leading centre for excellence in cancer research. The Institute is core funded by Cancer Research UK (www.cancerresearchuk.org), the largest independent cancer research organisation in the world. In spring 2023 the Institute moved into a £150 million flagship purpose-built biomedical research centre directly attached

Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute is a Research Institute within The University of Manchester and is core funded by Cancer Research UK, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (www.christie.nhs.uk), in South Manchester. We are partnered with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe. These factors combine to provide an exceptional environment in which to pursue basic, translational and clinical research programmes.

How to apply?

To apply for this position please visit our website: https://www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/careers/
For any informal enquiries about this post, please contact Prof Georges Lacaud: georges.lacaud@cruk.manchester.ac.uk
Closing date: Sunday 01 February 2026.
Please note this vacancy will close for applications at 11:59 pm on the closing date specified.