Research Technician & Data Analyst

We are looking for a dynamic, hard-working and enthusiastic individual for this Research Technician and Data Analyst position. The candidate will work in an interdisciplinary environment on a project aiming to characterise Correlates of Protection Against SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Disease in recently exposed household contacts (COPASID). This exciting project unites basic laboratory work with translational public health research

Your role will be multi-faceted, including assisting in the management of all relevant samples in research biobanks within appropriate governance by the Human Tissue Authority; performing various assays including Olink proteomics, Nanostring nCounter, ELISA, MSD and RT-PCR; performing analyses associated with data generated using these techniques and support in the writing of research findings for reports and scientific papers.

BSc in life sciences, biomedical sciences or related field and or equivalent laboratory experience.In-depth knowledge and experience of general laboratory practice, immunological and cell culture techniques and instrumentation.Experience in analysing data using programming tools such as R.Experience dealing with multi-center biobanking.Knowledge of immunology to infection and/or vaccination.Meticulous attention to detail.
An opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a truly exciting research projectcharacterising Correlates of Protection Against SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Disease in recently exposed household contacts (COPASID).Anopportunity to learn cutting edge laboratory techniques and analytical methods.To work as part of a multidisciplinary community of scientists in the Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Respiratory Infections, a centre-of-excellence which designs, conducts and shares internationally leading, multidisciplinary health protection research.The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).