Job Purpose
To provide in-depth technical assistance and contribute to the Bowel Cancer UK funded project titled, “The role of socioeconomic deprivation in future cancer and advanced adenoma risk after bowel screening colonoscopy – biology, healthcare systems and the patient”. The candidate will work within Mr Stephen McSorley’s research group at the School of Cancer Sciences to provide technical and experimental expertise for this research project, which aims to understand if there are biological features in pre-cancerous colorectal polyps, in patients from more socially deprived areas, which are associated with the risk of developing future polyps or cancer.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide in-depth technical support to the research project. Contribute to the overall smooth and efficient running of the lab to ensure research excellence.
2. Carry out a range of support activities namely histology laboratory work, histological assessment and statistical analysis. Contribute to the development and progress of the research project.
3. Develop and follow standard operating procedures for human tissue-based work including immunohistochemistry.
4. Undertake data analysis, identifying trends and correlations, and present findings clearly to research groups and/or to wider audiences via presentations or within appropriate research publications.
5. Keep clear and accurate records of outputs and where relevant produce concise written summaries of results for senior staff. Analyse and interpret data using standard procedures and present findings accurately.
6. Contribute to the safe and well-organised functioning of the laboratory. Maintain laboratory areas appropriately and identify and rectify any technical faults/problems. Ensure that consumables and equipment are appropriately stocked and maintained, preparing media and samples as required.
7. Provide guidance to other laboratory users in the best application and operation of technical resources.
8. Keep up to date with advances in the relevant discipline and seek to apply this knowledge to technical activities to further enhance the learning experience and/or contribute to the delivery of research aims.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
1. A1. Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 10 [Honours degree] in a life science degree.
2. A2. Experience in histology, manual and automated immunohistochemistry and assessing immunohistochemical staining.
3. A3. Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of translation cancer research in gastrointestinal tumours.
4. A4. Up to date knowledge of relevant laboratory Health and Safety legislation/policies.
5. A5. Knowledge of statistical analysis.
Desirable
1. B1. An awarded or near completion of Master’s degree in cancer research or relevant field.
Skills
Essential
1. C1. Demonstrable technical skills in histology, manual and automated immunohistochemistry and assessing immunohistochemical staining.
2. C2. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner.
3. C3. Strong IT skills including both standard and specialist software programmes, including statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS).
4. C4. Ability to work effectively with others, including own team and lab users.
5. C5. Ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet competing demands.
6. C6. Ability to work independently, including the ability to use initiative and judgement to resolve problems.
Experience
Essential
1. E1. Experience of scientific writing.
2. E2. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 5, £26,038 - £30,505 per annum. This post is full time and fixed term for up to 6 months from start date.
Please Note: If you are a current employee of the University of Glasgow, please be advised that the University would consider an internal secondment opportunity for this post. University of Glasgow applicants should seek clearance for release for internal secondment from their line manager before making a formal application.
Closing Date: 23:45 on Wednesday 5th March 2025
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