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Job Opportunity: Research Technician:Job description:Job location: London Job location: South Kensington Campus Job Summary This post is located at Imperial College, South Kensington Campus and is specifically to assist in carrying out experiments related to Professor Mohamed Shamji's research focused on the investigation of immunological mechanisms of tolerance induction following AIT in allergic diseases. The post-holder will provide technical support to Professor Mohamed Shamji's group within Allergy and Clinical Immunology in the division of Inflammation, Repair & Development. The post-holder will be involved in multiple projects, including the main function in supporting a clinical trial running within the group (in collaboration with Professor Stephen Durham, Allergy and Clinical Immunology, NHLI). practice in running biomarker assays in the context of allergy research, previous practice in aseptic technique and cell culture, flow cytometry staining would be advantageous. The capability to work independently and as part of a team, excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving expertise are essential. The capability to work independently and as part of a team, excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving expertise are essential. Under the overall direction and supervision of the line manager, you will apply and extend your expertise of significant laboratory techniques. In addition to providing technical support, the tasks include laboratory administrative responsibilities. tasks and responsibilities Under the direction of the line manager, you will be involved in: » Planning and executing experiments using the following techniques: » Cell separation » Cell Culture » FACS analysis » ELISA » DNA/RNA extraction and quantification » The collection, preparation, processing and storage of samples » Isolation, culturing and experimentation with primary cells » Maintenance of cell line cultures and purifying primary cells The function will also involve other tasks that include: » General laboratory administrative tasks including ordering » Maintaining stocks of cell lines, virus and routine supplies » Documentation and analysis of experimental data » Participation in local laboratory meetings » Assisting to make sure good laboratory practice is in place » Assist with presentation of results to the group, collaborators, and to the research community in general » Assist with preparation of grant reports and scientific publications » To help maintain a highly efficient working laboratory » To undertake any necessary training as required Essential requirements The ideal candidate should fulfil the following General Requirements: » Hold a Master's degree (MSc or MRes) in life sciences or equivalent significant laboratory located practice » practice in laboratory-located research » Practical practice with working with peripheral blood » practice in collection, preparation, processing and/or storage of samples » Computer literacy using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint » Methodical approach and close attention to detail » capability to work with limited supervision and keep meticulous records » capability to prioritise own work in response to deadlines » capability to work as part of a team » Flexible approach to working hours according to the requirements of the technical procedures » Be prepared to have an active involvement with everyday running and functioning of the laboratory » Discipline and regard for confidentiality and security at all times » Flexible approach to working hours according to the requirements of the technical procedures more information This position is a full-time (35h/pw) position on a fixed-term basis until 31st January 2025. Candidates interested in the position should complete an online application. For informal enquiries, Contact Us by Professor Mohamed Shamji (m.shamji99@imperial.ac.uk) For technical issues when applying online please emailsjobs@ic.ac.uk Closing date: 23/05/2024 Apply online via the above ?Apply' button. Skills:
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