We have an exciting opportunity for an Imaging and Spatial Omics Assistant to join the Advanced Microscopy team in the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute. CSCI is a world-leading centre for stem cell research based in the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
We are a friendly team who provide comprehensive bio-imaging facilities to researchers throughout the CSCI and wider Cambridge Biomedical Campus. We cover a broad range of imaging techniques including widefield, confocal, spinning disc, light sheet and electron microscopy. We are now working to establish and integrate spatial omics technologies into our services as part of a collaborative hub.
Core Responsibilities
1. Ensure that imaging systems within the facility are well-maintained.
2. Train users to set up and use imaging systems correctly and safely.
3. Responsible for instrument quality control, troubleshooting, and advising researchers on bioimaging and experimental design.
4. Collaborate closely with colleagues in the Histology and Next Generation Sequencing core facilities to develop and support a spatial omics pipeline.
5. Take primary responsibility for associated equipment within the Advanced Microscopy Facility including an Akoya Biosciences Phenocycler and 10x Genomics Xenium.
6. Support work for the Cambridge-GSK Translational Immunology Collaboration (CG-TIC).
Qualifications
You will ideally be qualified to degree level or equivalent in a biological science, with experience of providing a service in a core facility environment or support role. Experience of confocal and widefield imaging of biological samples is essential, together with knowledge of spatial omics technologies. Experience with the 10x Xenium platform would be highly desirable.
This is a full-time role of 36.5 hours per week. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
Application Process
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 outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online Application form. 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: 26th January 2025. The interview date for the role is: W/C 10th February 2025.
Please quote reference PS44606 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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