Higher Scientific Officer or Scientific Officer - Molecular Cell Biology Group, Prof Clare Isacke

Key Information

Salary: Commencement on the salary range is subject to comparable skills and experience. Future progression is based on annual performance review.

This role is eligible for ICR Sponsorship.  Support will be provided for costs associated with Visa application. If you are considering relocating to the UK, further information can be found here . 

Duration of Contract: Fixed Term until 31st July 2025

Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Interviews: 29th/30th January 2024 

Job Details

Under the leadership of Professor Clare Isacke, we are seeking to appoint a Higher Scientific Officer (HSO) research technician post or Scientific Officer (SO) research technician post in our Molecular Cell Biology Team. 

Appointment to HSO or SO level will be based upon relevance of skills and experience.

The applicant will spend ~75% of the time participating in research projects and ~ 25% of the time will be spent on laboratory management duties.

In particular the applicant will be involved in projects using in vivo models of breast cancer metastasis. This may include animal handling and health monitoring, xenograft modelling, in vivo imaging, necropsy, and accurate database keeping and maintenance. 

The applicant will participate in the day-to-day running of the laboratory, including ordering supplies, maintaining inventories. Additionally, you will provide scientific and technical support for on-going laboratory projects involving histopathology, molecular biology, cell biology and microscopy.

Key Requirements

Applicants must have a degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or Cell Biology and HSO level applicants must have in-depth technical laboratory experience in data management, molecular biology and cell biology.

Experience of working with animals is essential at HSO level and desirable at SO level. Experience in cell culture and standard laboratory in vitro techniques is essential. Knowledge of cancer biology would be advantageous.

Department/Directorate Information

The Molecular Cell Biolog y  group studies tumour cells in the context of their cellular and non-cellular environments, particularly the metastatic microenvironment. Our goal is to identify pathways and processes that can be targeted for the prevention or suppression of secondary disease or which are responsible for treatment-resistant tumour progression.

The Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre  at the ICR is the first centre in the UK entirely devoted to breast cancer research. Our goal is to advance research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. It is located in state-of-the-art laboratory space, with excellent core facilities and is funded through a long term renewable programme grant from Breast Cancer Now. The Centre is directed by Clinician Scientist Professor Andrew Tutt. Professor Chris Lord is Deputy Director of the Centre.

You may contact Marjan Iravani for further information by emailing [email protected]    

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. 

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