The MRC Epidemiology Unit is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant to join the Biorepository team. This position is based in our modern laboratory on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus at Addenbrooke's Hospital. The primary responsibilities of this role include supporting the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) project, assisting with the implementation of new projects in the Biorepository, maintaining the laboratory to the highest standards, and organizing the work schedule, particularly for DNA extraction and PCR. You will also provide essential services for various studies. It will also involve storage facility, retrieval and re-arraying samples of the existing studies. LIMS will be used to record and track all sample movements. The job will include applying QC standards and troubleshooting technical difficulties with the assay or equipment where necessary Alongside a competitive salary, University staff are eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits and services include discounts on shopping, health care, financial services and public transport. We also offer defined benefits pension schemes and tax-efficient bicycle, car lease and charity-giving schemes. The MRC Epidemiology Unit is a department within the University of Cambridge's School of Clinical Medicine and is situated within the Institute of Metabolic Science on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Its mission is to study the genetic, developmental and environmental factors that cause obesity, diabetes and related metabolic disorders and develop strategies for their prevention. The Unit benefits from a number of large-scale, cross programme epidemiological studies with detailed datasets allowing a wide range of research from genetics to public health. Highly experienced information teams and other specialist teams support the scientists in the delivery of their research aims. The successful candidate will have a qualification in a relevant area, e.g. Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences or an equivalent level of experience, as well as working in laboratory CL2, with biological samples. Applicants will have previous experience in DNA extraction and qPCR. This is a fixed-term position for 2 years. Please contact Natalia Piaszczyk Natalia.Piaszczykmrc-epid.cam.ac.uk ; 01223 761423 for informal enquiries. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check. This appointment also requires a Research Passport application. Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager. The closing date for applications is: 5th January 2025 The interview date for the role is: 17th January 2025 Please quote reference SJ44520 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Further information Further Particulars Apply online