Transgenic Researcher LMS 2322

View Vacancy — Transgenic Researcher LMS 2322
Open Date
05/01/2024, 12:00
Close Date
22/01/2024, 23:55

Research Institute
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MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences
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Research Institute / Unit Information
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The LMS is a world-class research laboratory  where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. Funded by the MRC  as part of UK Research and Innovation , the LMS has a collaborative working culture and new state-of-the-art building based in the heart of West London in the Hammersmith Hospital Campus (W12).

The LMS aims to deliver transdisciplinary team science, in synergistic interaction with Imperial College and the wider national research environment.

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Band
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MRC – 5

Location
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London

Salary
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£29,808 – £31,671 plus London allowances (£3,913 & £1,472) per annum

Contract Type
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Fixed Term

Job Type
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Science

Full Time / Part Time
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Full Time

Contract Length
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1 year

Job Description
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The Transgenic Facility provides the MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences (LMS) and Imperial College London with valuable murine and rat colonies for scientific purposes.  We are looking to recruit a Researcher to the exisiting team, who will work closely with other members of the Transgenic Facility team at the Hammersmith Campus, which houses internationally competitive biological researchers; facilities include a fully equipped transgenic suite, to provide a full GM/Transgenic, rederivation, IVF and cryopreservation service to our research groups.

 

The post-holder will  be required to undertake all areas of Transgenic technology. They will have experience  in IVF and cryopreservation techniques and rederivation surgeries. They will be expected to  be competent in all stages of transgenic surgery techniques. .The post holder will ideally be able to undertake Pro nuclei and blastocyst injections as well as electroporation techniques. The post holder will also manage on a day-to-day basis the breeding, genotyping and rederivation of murine colonies.  

 

Applicants must have Bsc or higher qualifications in an appropriate scientific subject,  experience in all areas of transgenic techniques and hold a Home Office personal licence that includes surgical techniques. They  should be self-motivated individuals with good technical, communication and administrative skills. The roles entail performance of specialist technical procedures and liaison with a wide cross-section of users

 

The post is full-time and there will be a requirement for some out-of-hours procedural work

Person Specification
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Essential Requirements:

• BSc or higher qualifications in an appropriate scientific subject
• Home Office personal license holder (including surgical techniques)
• Experience in murine embryo transfer for 0.5dpc and 3.5dpc, IVF and cryopreservation
• Up to date knowledge of ASPA
• Adept at embryo isolations from 0.5dpc – 4.5dpc
• Experience in Pro Nuclei and blastocyst injection
• Knowledge in preimplantation surgical techniques
• Adept with knowledge of databases, and record keeping
• Excellent Communication skills

 

Desirable Requirements:

• Knowledge of CRISPR technologies and design
• Preparation of medias and injectables

Further Information
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Please upload your CV, the names and contact details of two scientific references along with a covering letter stating why you are applying for this role (providing a description of your experience in each of the techniques listed). Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please quote reference number LMS 2322.
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