Total 6 Junior Executive level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Cambridge, CAM, BN2

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant to join the Institute of Metabolic Science ¿ Metabolic Research Laboratories within the Clinical School at the University of Cambridge.

This role has the specific purpose of increasing the pool of researcher and technologist talent and widening access to a research-rich environment. The post is an 18-month placement and will be structured to support the development and training of highly motivated individuals from undergraduate degrees that offered limited laboratory experience and/or who have been otherwise disadvantaged . Post-holders will obtain bespoke training opportunities within research groups and core facilities. Support will be provided for individuals interested in pursuing a higher degree at the end of the position. Those interested in pursuing technical roles in academia or industry will be offered relevant training and support, including via IMS-MRL networks.

Applicants must have a BSc or equivalent degree in Biology and/or Biochemistry or a related discipline. They should be highly motivated to work in a research environment, have excellent organisational and record keeping skills and be able to reliably deliver outcomes to agreed deadlines. They should have the ability to work independently when required but also able to work well within a team environment, using good communication skills.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 18 months in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 20th September 2024

Date of interview: To be confirmed

Please quote reference RG43080 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

THE ROLE

As Administrative Assistant you will play a vital role in supporting the SCAR community, a vibrant international network of people engaged in or supporting Antarctic research. Your work will be varied, with tasks ranging from general office support and responding to day-to-day queries, to the planning of international meetings and interacting with people within and beyond the Antarctic research community. The successful candidate will be a highly organised individual who works well as part of a small team and is educated to degree level or with equivalent work experience, with a passion to support vital work in an important area of environmental research. There is some scope to adapt the role to the skills and experience of the successful candidate. The role will provide the jobholder with a range of learning and professional development opportunities. There may be some opportunities for international travel.



KEY CRITERIA

-- Essential --

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, ability to engage diverse stakeholder groups.

Excellent IT/technical skills and a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office software and video-conferencing such as Zoom.

Highly organised; able to multitask efficiently, and meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining attention to detail.

Experience of working effectively within a team to achieve challenging objectives.

Experience of supporting and organising meetings.

A good first degree or equivalent work experience.



-- Desirable --

Experience of providing office support to a small team.

Experience with website content management.

Track record of learning and implementing new IT systems and interfaces.

Minute taking, editing and proofreading skills for meetings, document production and online text.

Experience of using task management tools (e.g. Asana).

Experience of ensuring GDPR compliance within an organisation.

Experience of working within a complex and dynamic organisation.

Experience of interacting with academia, particularly within polar or environmental research.

Experience of working in/with the charitable sector.


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The successful candidate is expected to take up the post as soon as possible after the interview.

You must already have a valid visa to work in the UK to apply for this position.

More information regarding this position can be found on our website: scar.org

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities Arrange briefings for teams as appropriate and undertake presentations if required on the nature and requirements of the study. Assisting the trial managers and other members of the study team with the general delivery of the study. Liaise with the study sponsor, clinicians and research collaborators. Organise data collection opportunities associated with the research study. Completion of screening logs to capture data on participants approached and consented. To attend training and ongoing supervision for the trial as developed and delivered by the Central Management Team and supported by the site clinical Principal Investigator. Enter and check quantitative research data. Undertake advance planning to meet deadlines for formal study monitoring and study milestones (e.g. participant recruitment, data collection and data analysis) To support writing papers for publication during dissemination of results. Ensure compliance with research and clinical governance guidelines, training, data protection and ethical requirements.

We are seeking a research assistant to work within the Group of Dr Clémence Blouet at the Institute of Metabolic Science, within a programme aimed at understanding the mechanisms through which brain nutrient sensing contributes to appetite, metabolism and body weight regulation.

This position offers an ideal opportunity for motivated scientists wishing to develop their research skills in neurobiology within a world-class research environment.

In this role, you will undertake laboratory-based work and support research on mouse models. Applicants need to have the ability to use standard histological techniques, use confocal microscopy and perform image analysis. Applicants also need to have the ability to work with mouse models.

You will be expected to:

Routinely prepare samples for histological analysis
Image histology samples and perform image analysis
Develop and validate new histological, imaging and quantification protocols
Use an electronic lab book to record your lab log,
Ensure the research is carried out in accordance with good practice and in compliance with local polices and legal requirements
Contribute to laboratory-wide discussions on developments within the field
Assist in training students and other members of the laboratory.
Contribute to basic mouse assessments and colony management
Overview general laboratory management (ordering, instrument calibration, sample/reagent inventories, etc..)
To be considered for this position, you must:

Possess a BSc degree or equivalent in neuroscience, biochemistry, physiology, or a related field
Have skills in working independently to solve experimental problems.
Be self-motivated, creative, and curious
Possess excellent record-keeping, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Hold a personal license from the home office
You should have experience with:

Basic molecular biology techniques
Basic mouse husbandry techniques
Basic mouse dosing procedures
Histology and imaging
Applicants should also be eligible for a Home Office Personal License

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 9 January 2026 in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 1st August 2024

Date of interview: First Week in September

Are you interested in working in research? We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Support Assistant job to work in the Cambridge Clinical Research Centre supporting world-class research in a variety of disease specialities such as oncology / haematology, rheumatology, renal or vasculitis. Under supervision, you will support the research service needs of the CCRC by undertaking a range of patient focused activities to support patients as they participate in research studies.

If you are organised and adaptable, and keen to learn new skills, this could be just what you are looking for.

This post involves shift patterns (not nights) as necessary to meet the service needs.

We encourage informal visits and if you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact David Dunlop our Facility manager via david.dunlop@nhs.net

Support the research service needs of the CCRC by undertaking a range of patient focused activities to support patients as they participate in research studies.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th May 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 21st May 2024

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.


This advert closes on Monday 6 May 2024

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position. This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th May 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 21st May 2024 Benefits to you We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.