Job Description

Ref Number

B02-09257

Professional Expertise

Laboratory Technical and Lab Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

36,433-41,833

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

27-Aug-2025

About us

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The UCL Cancer Institute is the hub for cancer research at University College London, one of the World's leading universities. The Institute draws together over 400 talented scientists who are working together to translate research discoveries into developing kinder, more effective therapies for cancer patients.



The Cancer Institute includes the

Cancer Research UK and UCL Cancer Trials Centre

which is one of the largest cancer trials centres in the UK conducting multi-centre national and international phase III trials, feasibility studies and early phase I and II studies.

About the role

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Applications are invited for an enthusiastic, hardworking and organised Research Technician to work in the

Cancer Immunology Unit within the groups of Professor

Sergio Quezada

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The applicant will have the opportunity to help investigate the role of the tumour microenvironment (TME) in in vivo and in vitro cancer models (primarily but not limited to glioblastoma) and how immune modulatory molecules can be used to manipulate the TME. Research will primarily focus on the study and manipulation of co-stimulatory and co-inhibitory pathways in cancer models. The successful candidate will be a part of a collaborative group of scientists and will be expected to actively assist and participate in all aspects of the research, as well as in the basic maintenance of the laboratory.

Applications should include a CV and a Cover Letter

: In the Cover Letter please evidence the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the . (By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.)

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

The post is funded for 24 months in the first instance.

About you

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Successful candidates must have Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, related discipline or equivalent experience, Home Office Procedure Individual License (PIL) and experience with writing and following standard operating practices under GLP. Master's degree in Biological Sciences or related discipline, experience with storing and tracking samples whilst adhering to human tissue legislation and knowledge of human tissue legislation and implementations within a laboratory setting are desirable but not essential.

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:


41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.



We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.



These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.



You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/