Department: Barts Cancer InstituteSalary: £31,421 - £38,165Reference: 2514Location: Charterhouse SquareDate posted: 11 June 2024Closing date: 2 July 2024
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About the Role
Applications are sought for two Tissue Bank Acquisition Officer posts to support the Barts Cancer Institute portfolio of tissue banks, to support comprehensive, efficient and effective tissue acquisition and distribution for research. The post will be based in the Director’s Office, Barts Cancer Institute, within the Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London.
About You
Essential requirements for this post include a BSc or equivalent in a biological science or allied health field. A MSc in Cancer Biology, Pathology, Cancer Therapeutics, or a related subject is desirable. Previous laboratory experience in tissue handling is essential. Experience in communicating with patients or other lay audiences and using databases is desirable. A demonstrated ability to communicate well, work successfully within a team and maintain accurate and detailed records are also essential.
About the Institute
The Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is a Cancer Research UK Centre of Excellence whose work aims to transform the lives of those with and at risk of cancer through innovative research in the laboratory, in patients and in populations. BCI is internationally renowned in many areas of cancer research and it combines ground-breaking basic research. BCI is also a partner in the CRUK City of London Major Centre (together with UCL, Kings and the Francis Crick Institute) which is a Centre of Excellence in Biotherapeutics
About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.
Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today.
We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.
The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full time, fixed term appointment for 12 months. The starting salary will be Grade 3, in the range of £31,421 - £38,165 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.