Advanced Research Assistant | CellOps | 12-months fixed-term

Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity's greatest challenges.

Here at the world-famous and internationally respected Wellcome Sanger Institute, we have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Research Assistant to join the Cellular Operations team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

For internal applicants, this role is available as a 12-month secondment.

About the Role:

You will work independently within a team of Research Assistants, Advanced Research Assistants, Technical Specialists and Scientific Managers. You will participate in one or more of our screening-based projects, which include large-scale CRISPR screens on cell lines and organoids, and MAVE-SGE.

As an Advanced Research Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Independently performing lab processes
  
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of experimental work
  
• Developing and reviewing SOPs
  
• Troubleshooting issues and identifying areas for process improvements
  
• Communicating work to the wider team
  
• Responsibilities to support the day-to-day running of the operations team
  
• Maintaining quality standards
  

About You:

You will have relevant cell biology experience, including cell culture and cell-based assays, with an interest in process improvement. We function in a collaborative environment, where you will need excellent teamwork, organisational and communication skills. You will use these skills to train junior staff, as well as working closely with Scientific Managers to deliver projects successfully.

You will be provided with all the appropriate training for you to fulfil your role. We encourage all staff to take part in the learning and development opportunities available within the department and the wider Institute.

About Us:

Cellular Operations is composed of multiple teams specialising in cell biology based fields. We function as a core resource at the Institute, supporting Research Programmes to deliver cellular-based research, with an emphasis on running projects at scale. Our current portfolio of projects include genome-wide CRISPR screens, generation of new organoid models from tissues and stem cells and creating fluorescently-tagged cell lines.

Additional information

Applications: Please include a cover letter along with your CV. In your cover letter, include detail on how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role described.

Salary: £32,600 - £39,200 depending on skills and experience

Closing Date: Sunday 08-DEC-24

Contract duration: 1-year fixed term

Role profile: For the full list of accountabilities and criteria, please click here.

Internal Applications:

Secondment opportunities will be considered for this fixed-term position and prior approval from existing managers should be sought in advance of your application

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Hybrid Working at Wellcome Sanger:

We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work-life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.

We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That's why we're committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.

Our Benefits:

We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.

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