University of Cambridge
Research Assistant[INTERNAL ONLY] (Fixed Term)
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Research Assistant Position
A research assistant position has become available to aid the running of the busy, expanding shared laboratory resource in the Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre Cell Phenotyping Hub. The role will be covering all three Hub sites located at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre and Victor Dahdaleh Heart and Lung Research Institute.
The BRC Cell Phenotyping Hub is a science technology platform providing services in cytomics in the Clinical School and across Cambridge Biomedical Campus. It is equipped with state-of-the-art-specialist cytomics equipment including multiple sorters and analysers, magnetic separator, two confocal and an epifluorescence microscope, laser capture microscope, high content array scan and other kits.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive individual to support multiple laboratory routine techniques. Daily tasks will include flow sorting, magnetic cell separation, cell processing, phenotyping and at a later stage other molecular and cell biology techniques. It is a fully integrated Hub role with varied research and service responsibilities. The role holder will be supporting different teams working on various research projects, thereby making a significant contribution to translational biomedical research at University of Cambridge. The role holder may be providing some focused support to a research fellow, analyst and/or group leader in the Phenotyping Hub.
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In addition, the role holder will undertake tasks of supporting the operations through general laboratory, administrative, record keeping and maintenance duties as well as through a contribution to training and teaching.
Requirements
The successful candidate should have hands-on experience in cytometry, cell separation (FACS and MACS, imaging, high content/ throughput analysis) and ideally some expertise in tissue culture and cell, immunological and molecular methods. Sorting experience is a distinct advantage but full training will be given to a successful candidate.
Experience of operating complex biomedical equipment, the ability or aptitude to learn advanced technologies and troubleshoot problems as well as team ability, flexible approach to work and readiness to work to the lab operational pattern are essential criteria. The lab operates late/night shifts for clinical scientific service according to rota (covering 8am -11 pm) and the post will occasionally require late shift work. They will have a qualification in a relevant scientific subject and have experience of scientific work in biomedical laboratory and be cleared (or be prepared to) for working with human blood and tissue.
Position Details
- Funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
- The position is available immediately.
- Informal enquiries regarding this position are strongly encouraged and can be made to Natalia Savinykh Yarkoni (ns576@cam.ac.uk).
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- 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.
- Include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
Important Dates
- The closing date for applications is: 21th September 2026.
- The interview date for the role is: To be confirmed
Please quote reference RC51015 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Eligibility
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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