Research Assistant - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Wellcome Sanger Institute

Wellcome Sanger Institute
Wellcome Sanger Institute
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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity's greatest challenges.


About the Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic research assistant to carry out routine laboratory protocols and procedures.

You will work as part of the support team providing solutions for the Cancer, Ageing and Somatic Mutations Programme led by Peter Campbell and other members of faculty at the Sanger Institute.

This position is for a 2 year fixed term contract.


You will be responsible for:


To carry out routine laboratory protocols and procedures as required in a consistent and highly efficient manner, while checking and recording QC, and maintaining a high quality of work.

Monitor laboratory resources, re-ordering where necessary to ensure stock levels are maintained, to help keep the laboratory running as efficiently as possible.


Essential Skills:


  • Degree or equivalent level qualification in a biological science.
- theoretical understanding of molecular biology techniques e.g. nucleic acid isolation and purification, and PCR.

  • Theoretical understanding of genome engineering techniques e.g. CRISPR/Cas
  • Theoretical understanding of NGS.
  • Capable of working to a schedule, and delivering a variety of tasks simultaneously to agreed deadlines and standards.
  • Able to take instruction, and work to guidelines and SOPs, with appropriate use of initiative when necessary.
  • Able to work both as part of a team and also independently, once appropriate training and guidance have been provided.
  • Good communication skills to allow accurate exchange of information.
  • Good computer skills with experience of standard office software (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Other Information:


Salary per annum:
£25,752-£30,593


Application Process:


Closing Date: 13th June 2023

Working at Wellcome Sanger:

Our flexible-hybrid working environment is designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

This means you can work flexibly with a combination of working from home, and working from our Campus to allow you to focus on being productive and part of the team while enjoying the benefits of working flexibly.


We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world.

We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness.

The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.


We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work.

That's why we're committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute.

We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.


Our Benefits:

We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme.

The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.

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