Location: Chelsea (London)
Key Information
Salary: Commencement on the salary range is subject to comparable skills and experience. Future progression is based on annual performance review.
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Duration of Contract: Fixed Term until 31st July 2025
Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)
Job Details
We are seeking to appoint a Higher Scientific Officer to join the Patient Derived Models team within the Division of Breast Cancer Research.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr Ian Evans and will help with the derivation, characterization and biobanking of human breast cancer organoids. They may also be required to provide technical assistance with development, optimisation and processing of complex organoid experiments in collaboration with group members within the Centre.
Key Requirements
Applicants should have a BSc in biological sciences and previous cell culture experience preferably including methods of 3D cell culture. Other areas of interest include general molecular biology, biochemistry, and immunohistochemical techniques. Knowledge of breast cancer cell line models is advantageous. An interest in the use of in vivo models would also be advantageous.
Department/Directorate Information
The team provides expertise and supports experimental design for the Breast Cancer Now Research Centre to enable patient-derived organoid (PDO) models to be utilised for translational studies, with the aim of identifying and characterising targets and associated biomarkers for breast cancer treatment.
We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Dr Ian Evans via email on [email protected]
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