Research Technician (1262120CM)

A Research Technician position is available in the Centre for Cancer Immunology at Southampton General Hospital.  This is a newly constructed, dedicated research building that is the result of a significant fund-raising campaign. It builds on a 40 year history of pioneering immunology and cancer research at Southampton, and represents the first dedicated cancer immunology centre in the UK. The activities in this centre span from pioneering discovery science to applied research and preclinical modelling and, crucially, onto first-in-human clinical trials and beyond.  The centre houses world-class research facilities, including state-of-the-art scientific laboratories and a clinical trials unit.

The position is associated with the laboratory of Professors Ward and Ober who have recently relocated their research group from the USA to Southampton. Their interdisciplinary research program is dedicated to the development of novel antibody-based therapeutics that in the past has led to several therapeutics that are currently in advanced clinical trials. The group also develops advanced microscopy techniques for the evaluation of novel therapeutics in cellular environments. Their research is supported by major grants from the Wellcome Trust, Cancer Research UK and support from collaborating biopharma companies.

The appointee will be highly motivated and excited by the challenges involved in supporting a dynamic, interdisciplinary group of researchers. The appointee’s role will be to provide support with the day-to-day running of the laboratory by providing technical support for experiments, combined with the ordering and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and supplies. The appointee will also be involved in assisting the setting up of new instrumentation, and their supporting data storage and analysis tools. The position holder will be expected to be familiar with biosafety and other regulatory processes and follow these processes as necessary.  

While direct experience of the role described in the job description is not a prerequisite, the post-holder will possess relevant academic qualifications and work experience as well as good IT skills.  Scientific knowledge in a biological field equivalent to B.Sc. level is desirable. The role requires the ability to plan and organise your workload, work well under pressure and communicate effectively and professionally with other laboratory members.  

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor E. Sally Ward (e.s.ward@soton.ac.uk) or Professor Raimund J. Ober (r.ober@soton.ac.uk)

Application Procedure

You should submit your completed application form online at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above.  If you need any assistance, please call Steff Palmer (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4560. Please quote vacancy reference number 1262120CM on all correspondence.

Closing Date: 18 May 2020
Post Type: Technical & Experimental