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Scientific Officer - Molecular Oncology The University of Manchester - Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute Location: Manchester Salary: £19,600 dependent upon experience per annum Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Contract / Temporary Placed on: 21st July 2015 Closes: 7th August 2015 Job Ref: MI/15/36 ★ View Employer Profile Duration of contract: fixed term until December 2016 Funded by Wellcome Trust
The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute (www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk), an Institute of The University of Manchester (www.manchester.ac.uk), is a world-leading centre for excellence in cancer research. The Institute is core funded by Cancer Research UK (www.cancerresearchuk.org), the largest independent cancer research organisation in the world. We are adjacent to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (www.christie.nhs.uk), one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe. These factors combine to provide an exceptional environment in which to pursue basic, translational and clinical research programmes.
Our aim is to understand the fundamental basis of cancer and apply that knowledge to developing new treatment strategies for cancer patients. Our advanced research programmes span a spectrum of cancer research, from the molecular and cellular basis of cancer through to drug discovery, translational research and clinical trials.
The Institute has outstanding laboratory facilities and exceptional core services, including next generation sequencing, microarrays, confocal microscopy, bioinformatics, histology and mass-spectrometry.
We are situated in Manchester, England, a vibrant and dynamic city that is surrounded by beautiful countryside and has excellent transport links both nationally and internationally.
The scientific officer will join the Molecular Oncology Group and the post holder will work with other group members to develop and implement in vitro tests for new therapeutic compounds being synthesized by our collaborators. They will also be responsible for processing and analysing clinical trial samples received by the laboratory. In addition, they will ensure efficient day-to-day running of the group by assisting with maintenance of equipment and supplies and by dealing with any issues that arise promptly. The successful candidate will hold a BSc in biochemistry, biology, or a similar relevant field (or significant equivalent relevant experience) along with relevant experience in these areas.
For any informal enquiries about this post, please contact Dr Nathalie Dhomen, email: nathalie.dhomen@cruk.manchester.ac.uk
To apply for this position please visit our website: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk
For applicants who are unable to download this information from our website, please contact HR department on 0161 446 3231, email: jobs@cruk.manchester.ac.uk to have this information sent by post.
The deadline for receipt of applications is: 7 August 2015.
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