Research Technician in Cancer Biology

As a Research Technician in the research group of Dr. Emre Sayan at the School of Cancer Sciences, University of Southampton, you will play a crucial role in supporting research activities focused on drug discovery and testing to combat metastatic liver, pancreatic, and neuroendocrine cancers. **Key Responsibilities:** - Utilize common and cutting-edge techniques to test the activity of new small molecules in established cancer cell lines and animal models - Employ techniques such as flow cytometry, western blotting, and immuno-fluorescence - Contribute to the development of single gene inducible or stable-inducible gene knock-down cell line models - Receive comprehensive hands-on training in all relevant techniques essential for the project **Qualifications Required:** - Possess an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field - Demonstrate a genuine interest in cancer biology and drug discovery - Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team - Experience supervising undergraduate and MSc. students - Enthusiasm, curiosity, self-motivation, and eagerness to learn and implement new methodologies - Prior experience with apoptosis assays, viability assays, cell culture, and molecular biology techniques is advantageous - Participation in animal experiments, for which you will receive the necessary training to obtain a home office license This position is offered on an 80% full-time basis and is fixed-term until December 31st, 2026 initially, with potential opportunities for extension and progression to full-time employment. Apply for this exciting opportunity by referring to the provided job number and submitting your application online by the specified deadline of 11.59 pm GMT. Contact Recruitment at +44(0)2380 592750 or via email at recruitment@soton.ac.uk for any assistance during the application process. Join our dynamic research team dedicated to advancing cancer research and drug discovery.,