Scientific Officer
Job Description
Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 2 years
Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)
Location: Sutton
Closing Date: 10th March 2025
Job Details
Job Details
Under the guidance of Dr Kathy Chan, we are seeking to recruit a Scientific Officer to contribute to Experimental and Translational Theranostic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the daily operations of the lab, ensuring the smooth running of experiments and maintenance of general lab equipment, conducting radiobiology studies and supporting general biology team activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to the candidate to work at the forefront of cutting-edge research and contribute to important advancements in the field of precision nuclear medicine.
Key Requirements
The successful candidate must possess strong organisational skills, with the ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and prioritise responsibilities in a fast-paced research environment, and must be capable of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. A proactive approach is essential, as the candidate will be expected to take initiative, think critically, and identify opportunities for process improvements or experimental design enhancements. Precision and excellent attention to detail are crucial, as the candidate will be responsible for producing reliable, reproducible results that contribute to the success of our research projects.
In addition to these core competencies, experience with key techniques such as radiochemistry, cell culture, microscopy, viability assays, PCR, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) would be highly desirable. These technical skills will be important in carrying out experiments, analysing data, and ensuring the quality of the results. A strong foundation in these areas will enable the candidate to contribute meaningfully to our ongoing projects and further develop skills in a dynamic research setting.
Experimental and Translational Theranoistic Team
The Experimental and Translational Theranositic Team focuses on the development of next-generation ‘radiotheranostics’ – whole-body radionuclide-based imaging and therapeutic tools for cancer detection and treatment, and explore biological effects of radionuclide therapy to identify druggable targets and improve treatment outcomes.
Our team is embedded within the Division of Radiotherapy and Imaging at ICR, Sutton, London. We have a highly supportive and interactive research environment, and state of the art facilities for Centre for cancer imaging, Cell biology, Molecular biology and Flow cytometry. We also closely interact with other divisions at the ICR, including Breast Cancer Research and Cancer Therapeutics. The great variety of disciplines at the ICR will ensure that the successful candidate will be exposed to fantastic research and seminars from all types of backgrounds.
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
We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Dr Kathy Chan via Email on [email protected]
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