What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientific Officer - Clinical Research (Maternity Cover) position at The Institute of Cancer Research?
We are seeking to recruit a motivated Scientific Officer to provide technical support in relation to a range of research studies, clinical trials, and projects currently underway in the laboratories. The work will involve the reception and management of biological samples in the department as part of its clinical trial work, use of molecular biology techniques, particularly RNA and DNA extractions from clinical samples.
This position is part of the Molecular Oncology team in the Division of Breast Cancer Research at The Institute of Cancer Research, and is based in The Ralph Lauren Centre for Breast Cancer Research in the Royal Marsden Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for the post-holder to gain experience in a wide range of skills and perform a valuable role within the Ralph Lauren laboratories.
Applicants should possess a good degree in biomedical sciences, molecular biology or genomics or other related subject. Experience of working in clinical research or a clinical diagnostic laboratory would be desirable. The successful candidate should be self-motivated and able to work as a flexible, effective member of a team to meet pre-defined targets.
Department / Directorate Information
The Division of Breast Cancer Research is focused on identifying both genetic and environmental causes of breast cancer, so we can improve diagnosis, improve prognosis and likely response to treatment more accurately, and discover new targets for cancer therapies. To fulfil the aim to translate its findings rapidly to the clinical, the division has strong links with other researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research, clinicians at The Royal Marsden Hospital and academic and commercial collaborators.
The Ralph Lauren Centre for Breast Cancer Research, based in the Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and led by Professor Nicholas Turner, is a world-renowned laboratory that conducts translational research into breast cancer. The Centre was opened in May 2016 and provides state-of-art facilities to pursuit clinical laboratory research in breast cancer.
What we offer
- A dynamic and supportive research environment
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities
- Collaboration with leading researchers in the field
- Competitive salary and pension
