Technical Specialist - Cell Biology

Technical Specialist (Cell Biology) – Cellular Operations

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Cell Biology Specialist support the Cellular Generation team here at the Sanger Institute.

Do you have a passion for developing cutting edge cellular models (organoids, iPSCs etc)?
Are you a highly organised, process orientated individual, able to consider ideas as part of the bigger picture?
Do you have a determination to push projects through to completion?
If you said yes to the above questions, then this is the role for you.

About the role

You will be working with a team of highly motivated Research Assistants to deliver large scale Organoid and iPSC based projects by providing technical support to the team, inspiring, developing and mentoring junior staff.

About You

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills alongside strong time management and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to troubleshoot and identify areas for process improvement.

We are looking for a proactive, creative, enthusiastic scientist to help us shape and evolve the science of our cellular generation team: someone with the collaborative skills to work in a multi-disciplinary institute, pulling together as one team to solve complex cell biology challenges.

Essential Skills
BSc in Biology plus extensive cell biology laboratory experience
Significant cell culture expertise with experience generating new cellular models (Organoids, iPSCs, ES, etc)
Prior experience of running and developing cell based assays and processes
Ability to troubleshoot complicated laboratory processes
Experience of identifying and successfully resolving complex scientific/technical issues
Proven track record in generating and analysing high quality data
High attention to detail and good record keeping
Proven ability to train and develop others in scientific techniques
Excellent communication skills
Experience in collaborating with others and effectively working in teams
Proven ability to be able to organise and schedule their own work
Ideal Skills
Proven ability to be able to organise and schedule their team’s work
Strong people management skills
Prior experience of working in a containment level 2 laboratory
Other information
Please include a Cover Letter with your application, detailing your motivation for applying for this role and any other relevant information that is not on your CV. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore applications may close before the deadline.

About the team

We are a core team within Cellular Operations, responsible for providing cell biology resource and expertise to the wider institute. We do this by running multiple, diverse, large scale cellular generation projects for various faculty teams. Our current portfolio of projects includes organoid derivation from human tissue and differentiation of iPSC cells to new cell types to create a range of new disease models.

In order to deliver cell biology at scale, we maintain a focus on continuous process improvement. Ensuring that at all times we are striving to deliver value to the institute by exploring ways of improving quality and efficiency. We operate by taking protocols established in the faculty teams, transitioning them into our world, ensuring they are robust enough to run at scale and striving to identify new technologies and methods.

As signatories of the Technician Commitment, we value the personal growth and recognition of our dedicated staff. As part of this role, you will be actively encouraged to take part in learning and development opportunities, public engagement and department-wide initiatives. We have a number of working groups that you may join, such as the communication group, which aims to effectively promote our work across the Institute and externally. In addition, we are driven by a culture of inclusion, which means you will be fully supported to engage with the various staff networks or take part in any Institute-wide initiative.

Further information about Cellular Operations, and the institute’s involvement in the Technician Commitment, can be found on our website:

https://www.sanger.ac.uk/about/careers/technicians-commitment/">https://www.sanger.ac.uk/programme/cellular-generation/

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