Scientific Officer - Molecular Oncology (Prof Nick Turner)

Scientific Officer - Molecular Oncology (Prof Nick Turner)Salary Range: £28,500 - £34,608 per annum
Contract: Fixed term
External Advertising End Date: 10th October 2024
Key InformationUnder the leadership of Prof. Nick Turner, we are seeking to appoint a Scientific Officer to aid the Breast Cancer Now Research Centre with the receipt, processing, storage and management of samples, the majority of which will be coming from clinical trials.
Working within the Molecular Oncology laboratory, the successful candidate will contribute to the development and validation of ctDNA assays, clinical NGS and digital PCR protocols for personalised cancer medicine and in the analysis using complex genetics software and bioinformatics tools. They will assist in the running of a specialised service, testing and reporting molecular investigations in tumour tissue and ctDNA. Through this role, they will contribute to the delivery of the next generation of biomarker-based clinical studies in breast cancer.
Key RequirementsThe successful candidate should possess a degree in molecular biology or genomics or other related subject, with demonstrable knowledge and experience within cancer genetics, including techniques such as DNA and RNA extraction, PCR and dPCR. Experience in ctDNA extraction techniques is desirable. Candidates with experience in Cell Biology techniques including tissue culture and cell assays are encouraged to apply.
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 ******.
About The Institute of Cancer ResearchWhy work for us? As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.
We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates, wherever in the world they are currently based. We will select those who display the potential to become, or to support, the world leading cancer researchers of the future based on their application and performance at interview. However, we particularly welcome British applicants from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within the ICR and nationwide in STEM roles.

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