Research Assistant/Technician

at  Kings College London

Job id: 106525. Salary: £38,232 - £42,999 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance.
Posted: 04 February 2025. Closing date: 19 February 2025.
Business unit: IoPPN. Department: Developmental Neurobiology.
Contact details: Beatriz Rico or Katherine Long. beatriz.rico@kcl.ac.uk or katie.long@kcl.ac.uk
Location: Guy’s Campus. Category: Research.
About Us
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic Research Technician/Assistant to work within the MRC Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders, developing the human post-mortem and surgical resections tissue resource. As a member of the Centre the post-holder will be working in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of researchers in Guy’s campus.
About the role
The candidate will provide logistical, technical and organisational support for the generation and maintenance of human clinical samples that adhere to both Guys and St Thomas (GSTT) NHS Trust governance and Human Tissue Act (HTA) guidelines. They will be responsible for both the scientific support of the tissue resource and the co-ordination of sample collection, data management and tissue processing and storage. The post-holder would also be expected to have an active role in existing research studies and in the development of new research. They will be highly motivated, approachable and able to proactively liaise with a variety of professional figures within the MRC Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
Applicants should have a strong background in clinical and/or neuroscience research.
This is a full-time role and you will be offered an fixed term contract until 31/10/26.
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• Degree in Biological Sciences or related discipline
• NHS/Clinical and/or experience in a research laboratory
• Experience in rodent/primate sample (tissue and blood) collection, handling, preparation (fixed and fresh), shipment, storage and disposal
• Experience maintaining lab consumables and equipment such as fridge/freezers, T-Scans compliant with HTA
• Experience in histology
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory problems
• Ability to work independently

Desirable criteria

• Experience in human sample (tissue and blood) collection, handling, preparation (fixed and fresh), shipment, storage and disposal, compliant with Ethics and HTA standards.
• Background in neuroscience

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Further Information
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.
We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King’s. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.
To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘ How we Recruit’ pages.
We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK. Please note this is dependent on the salary offered which is based on your experience and will be discussed at the offer stage.
This post is subject to Occupational Health clearances

Please refer the Job description for details