Research Assistant in Cellular Immunotherapy

About UCL Cancer Institute

About the Role

About You

• You will have a degree in immunology, molecular or cell biology, biochemistry, or a related biomedical discipline, together with practical research experience in molecular biology and mammalian cell culture.
• You will bring hands-on expertise in techniques such as molecular cloning, viral vector production and use, and flow cytometry, along with a strong understanding of cancer immunology and engineered T cell therapies.
• You will be a highly organised and detail-oriented scientist, able to plan, execute and troubleshoot experiments independently while maintaining accurate records and delivering high-quality, reproducible data.
• You will be confident analysing complex datasets, drawing clear conclusions, and communicating your findings effectively to a range of scientific and clinical colleagues.
• You will be a collaborative team player who takes pride in delivering work to a high standard and contributing positively to a supportive research environment.

Desired Skills and Experience

• The post holder will deliver the laboratory science underpinning the group's CAR-T engineering programme: generating and testing novel T cell engineering constructs designed to improve the efficacy and safety of CAR-T therapy, and producing robust, well-documented data that determine which candidate

Application Notes

• Applications must include a CV and a cover letter.
• The cover letter should be provided in the 'Why you have applied for this role' field of the application form and should evidence the essential criteria set out in the Person Specification.
• Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Maciocia in advance of application.
• Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should be aware that this role is not normally considered eligible for sponsorship under current UK immigration rules.