Job Description
Post Title:
Research Technician (Maternity Cover)
Division:
National Heart and Lung Institute
Section:
Leukocyte Biology
Job Family and Level:
Technical Services, Level 3a
Salary Range:
£28,770 to £32,750 per annum
Responsible To:
Professor Clare Lloyd
Works closely with:
Members of Professor Lloyds research group
Working Relationships:
Leukocyte Biology administration, other academic staff,
service departments
Location:
South Kensington campus
Funding:
Wellcome Trust
Duration:
Full time and fixed term for 6 months
Summary of Post
We are examining the role of inflammatory cells and the mediators that they produce
in eliciting the progression of airway remodelling in models of progressive lung
disease. The work will involve a variety of in vivo and in vitro techniques to evaluate
the cells and molecules involved in the development of allergic airways disease,
particularly the interactions of leukocytes and resident lung cells during development
of airway remodelling.
See http://www1.imperial.ac.uk/medicine/people/c.lloyd/
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Duties and Responsibilities
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To be responsible for immunisations, measurement of lung function, sampling
of the airways and tissue preparation.
Provide up-to-date technical expertise, advice and support to a very high
standard in cytokine assays, histological analysis, immunocytochemistry, flow
cytometry and RNA and DNA preparation.
To conduct and plan own scientific work with appropriate supervision.
To maintain highly organised and accurate record of experimental work.
To conduct data analysis, ensuring the validity and reliability of data at all
times
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To contribute to the smooth running of the Group’s laboratories and, facilities
with other scientists, clinicians, technicians and students within the
laboratories.
To participate in Group research meetings and internal seminars.
Compliance with College policies, including financial regulations, equal
opportunities, promoting race equality policy, health and safety policy,
information systems security policy and intellectual property rights and
register of interest policies.
Any other duties which may arise commensurate with the grade of the post as
directed by the Head of Section
To observe and comply with all College policies and regulations, including the
key policies and procedures on Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, Data
Protection, Equal Opportunities, Financial Regulations, Health and Safety,
Imperial Expectations (for new leaders, managers and supervisors),
Information Technology, Private Engagements and Register of Interests, and
Smoking.
To undertake specific safety responsibilities relevant to individual roles, as set
out on the College Website Health and Safety Structure and Responsibilities
page
(http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/safety/policies/organisationandarrangements).
Job descriptions cannot be exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to
undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key
responsibilities.
Imperial College is committed to equality of opportunity and to eliminating
discrimination. All employees are expected to adhere to the principles set out
in its Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy, Promoting Race Equality
Policy and all other relevant guidance/practice frameworks.
IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential
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Bachelor Degree in Biological Sciences, preferably with a high immunology
content
Proven experience in immunocytochemistry, microscopy techniques, RNA
and DNA preparation, flow cytometry, ELISA.
Home office licence and experience with animal handling
Desirable
 Previous experience in genotyping
 Experience in breeding of complex mouse mutants
 Experience with induction and analysis of allergic airways disease
 Measurement of lung function in vivo
Skills and Abilities
Essential
 Excellent laboratory skills
 Excellent organisational skills
 Excellent attention to detail
 Excellent written and oral communication skills
 Proven skills at problem-solving and overcoming obstacles
 Ability to use own initiative and work independently and as part of a team, as
required
 Ability to work proactively within an agreed programme
 Ability and willingness to adapt to changing timetables or work patterns as
dictated by changing circumstances
 Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
Other Requirements
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Be prepared to have an active involvement with daily running and functioning
of the laboratory.
Discipline and regard for confidentiality and security at all times
Essential
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An open, flexible and positive approach to working in a constantly changing
environment
The post holder should be prepared to work unsociable hours as work
demands from time to time