Research Assistant

Description:

We are looking for a talented researcher to join a post funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Imperial Immunology theme. The Immunology Theme is a component of the NIHR Imperial BRC. Our remit is the study chronic immune disorders with a significant health and economic burden due to the potential to cause organ failure, if not recognised early, and the requirement for complex immunosuppression protocols. We combine the world-leading immunology and inflammation expertise within our academic Centres for Inflammatory Disease and Haematology with the translational expertise of our multidisciplinary Clinical Centres. In this position, you will provide research support on a project studying Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS), working with Dr Deepa Jayakody Arachchillage.

What you would be doing

• In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the project, from running assays in the laboratory, collecting samples from haematology clinics and updating clinical databases.
• You will also interact with the wider Immunology theme in the Department.
• The post holder must be organised, highly self-motivated and have excellent communication, interpersonal and computer skills.
• They will need to manage their time and performance, must be strongly proactive, knowledgeable and able to solve complex problems.

What we are looking for

• You should have a Masters in Immunology or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience.
• It is essential that you can work independently and collaboratively and have knowledge of research databases and clinical sample collection and storage.
• You will need to be able to manage your time and performance, and be proactive to solve complex problems