Research Assistant in Perinatal Science

Job title:

Research Assistant in Perinatal Science

Company

King’s College London

Job description

About Usis one of six Schools that make up the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine at King’s College London. The School unites over 300 experts in women and children’s health, nutritional sciences, population health and the molecular genetics of human disease. Our research links the causes of common health problems to life’s landmark stages, treating life, disease and healthcare as a continuum. We are interdisciplinary by nature and this innovative approach works: 91 per cent of our research submitted to the Subjects Allied to Medicine (Pharmacy, Nutritional Sciences and Women’s Health cluster) for REF was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. We use this expertise to teach the next generation of health professionals and research scientists. Based across Guy’s, St Thomas’ and Waterloo campuses, King’s Denmark Hill, our academic programme of teaching, research and clinical practice is embedded across five Departments.About the roleWe are looking for a skilled biomedical scientist with a strong interest in clinical test development and relevant microbiology and bioinformatics skills.The post holder will be responsible for optimising protocols for rapid testing of the reproductive tract microbiome and developing a bioinformatics workflow for data generated using an Oxford Nanopore Technology platform. The post holder will work with training and support from an experienced bioinformatician and members of the CDDU team based at Guy’s Campus. They will work with existing human samples and alongside members of Professor Tribe’s and Dr Rocio Martinez Nunez’s labs, The Hub for Applied Bioinformatics (Dr Alessandra Vigilante) and the clinical preterm birth team based at St Thomas’ Hospital.The postholder will need to be methodological, organised and efficient with proven experience of working within a relevant lab setting and generation of results at a conference or via a peer reviewed publication. They will also have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with multiple teams seamlessly.This is an 80% time post (28 hours per week) until 30/09/25.About YouTo be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:Essential criteria * BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent (Upper second class or higher)

• Proven lab experience in microbiology
• Experience of optimising research methods/protocols
• Interest/experience in using R for bioinformatic analyses
• Evidence of publication of research (e.g. conference abstract or paper)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deal with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work on own initiative and to work to and meet firm deadlines

Desirable criteria * Experience in developing protocols for future implementation into a clinical environment

• Industrial work experience
• Knowledge of GCP and HTA regulations

Downloading a copy of our Job DescriptionFull details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.Further InformationWe pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King’s.We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘ ‘ pages.Interviews are due to be held in October 2024.We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.This post is subject to Occupational Health clearance.

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Location

Strand, Central London

Job date

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 02:22:00 GMT

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