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Research Laboratory Technician
Imperial College London
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4.2
Hammersmith
£38,608 - £41,666 a year
Full-time
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£38,608 - £41,666 a year

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Full-time

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Full job description

Job number
MED05983
Faculties
Faculty of Medicine
Departments
Department of Surgery & Cancer
Salary or Salary range
£38,608 - £41,666 per annum
Location/campus
Hammersmith Campus - On site only
Contract type work pattern
Full time - Fixed term
Posting End Date
30 Sept 2026

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity to build a research career and be a part of a translational research programme that includes both scientists and clinicians. You would join a multidisciplinary research programme focused on the investigation of metabolic heterogeneity in upper gastrointestinal cancers to develop novel stratification and treatment tools.

What you would be doing

The post holder will perform experiments required to meet grant funding milestones, provide support to the research group, Clinical Research Fellows and post-graduate students. In particular, the post holder will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of an explant tissue culture pipeline for the investigation of novel treatments for esophageal cancer. The post holder will also be exposed to parallel workstreams involving spatial multiomics in collaboration with scientists across Imperial College and other universities.

What we are looking for

  • Degree in Molecular, Cellular or Cancer Biology, or related field, or equivalent qualification, and/or some experience in laboratory management
  • Proven experience in “wet” lab molecular biology techniques
  • Experience relevant to handling and biobanking of human tissue and blood samples
  • Previous experience in a research laboratory team environment Previous experience in light and fluorescent (confocal) microscopy
  • Experience in mammalian cell culture, including primary tumour cell culture and functional assays, drug treatments, time course etc.
  • Previous experience in histological techniques including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence staining
  • Experience in carrying through and writing up a laboratory based project
  • Experience in 3D models of cancer eg. spheroids, organoids, tumour explants
  • Candidates with masters-level education in molecular, cellular and/or cancer biology are invited to apply.

What we can offer you

The College is supportive of flexible working. The Department is happy to discuss the possibility of implementing such arrangements for this post, with suitably qualified people subject to operational arrangements.

  • The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
  • Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
  • Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
  • Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networksand resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full-time post for 24 months (extendable to 36 months) with research commitments based at the Hammersmith Campus.

Interviews will take place on: 2 weeks from posting.

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top-ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages.

Proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.

Our values are at the root of everything we do, and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

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