Job Description

Job number

MED05521

Faculties

Faculty of Medicine

Departments

National Heart & Lung Institute

Salary or Salary range

37,108 - 40,166 per annum

Location/campus

Royal Brompton Campus - On site only

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

4 Dec 2025

About the role

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Join our team at the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI) and be at the forefront of research on inherited cardiomyopathies as a research technician.

What you would be doing

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We have an opportunity to join the Cardiovascular Genetics and Genomics team at Imperial College London. Our group is based across Royal Brompton and Hammersmith Hospitals, part of the National Heart and Lung institute, MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences and Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Our research is focused on the impact of genetic variants on inherited cardiac conditions and finding ways to use this information to ultimately improve patient-care.


The Research Technician post will be primarily based at Royal Brompton Campus, supporting laboratory work, participant-facing research activity, and assist with study administration



The key responsibilities will be sample management, supporting online participant recruitment through thehearthive.org or other platforms and in-person recruitment across hospital study sites, gathering clinical outcome data from participants directly or via records, DNA extraction and other laboratory support roles.



This role is an opportunity to get involved with different aspects of clinical research, develop molecular biology skills and be part of a team that's committed to improving healthcare for people with cardiomyopathy and other cardiac conditions. The post

What we are looking for

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We are looking for someone who can:


Communicate well, someone who can approach and talk to patients sensitively and supportively. Collect accurate research data, can identify suitable patients and process and track biological samples Participate in research meetings and stay updated with advancements in cardiovascular genetics Ensure adherence to ethical guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality.

What we can offer you

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The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year)

Further information

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This is a full time , fixed -term role until August 2026



If you require any further details on the role please contact: Rachel Buchan - Rachel.buchan@imperial.ac.uk



ind out more about our team at https://cvgenetics.org/

Available documents

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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