About this role
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Applications are invited for an enthusiastic Research technician to join the Long lab and Brain Health in Gen2020 preclinical team. As a member of the team, the post-holder will be working in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of researchers from Guy�s campus, St. Thomas� and Denmark Hill campus. The candidate will benefit from state-of-the-art research facilities and the intellectual environment and interactive culture of the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology and MRC Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders.�
About the role:�
Brain Health in Gen2020 aims to understand the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on fetal brain development. This role will be supervised by Dr Katie Long and will involve regular interactions with both the preclinical and clinical Gen2020 teams. �
The role holder will assist with the culture of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), organoids and fetal tissue, utilising the new MRC Human Functional Genomics Initiative at Guy�s campus. The role holder will also work with other lab members to perform immunofluorescence, microscopy and image analysis.
Candidates should be self-motivated, a team-player and be able to work on their own initiative. Significant experience in cell culture techniques is essential. Experience with ordering and/or management of lab consumables is desirable. �
This is a full-time position and you will be offered an fixed term contract for 12 months.