Antibody Engineering Research Technician

Antibody Engineering Research Technician

The UCL Cancer Institute is the hub for cancer research at University College London, one of the World's leading universities. The Institute brings together over 400 talented scientists to translate research discoveries into kinder, more effective therapies for cancer patients. In particular, it fosters links between basic cancer researchers across biomedicine and with the clinical activities of our four partner hospital trusts, known as UCL Partners (University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust), as well as the London School of Pharmacy and Cancer Research UK.

The Institute has greater clinical links than any comparable centre in the UK, creating a unique opportunity for significant impact on the delivery of clinical service to cancer patients.

The Cancer Institute includes the Cancer Research UK and UCL Cancer Trials Centre, which is one of the largest cancer trials centres in the UK, conducting multi-centre national and international phase III trials, feasibility studies and early phase I and II studies. Also embedded within the UCL Cancer Institute is the CRUK City of London Centre, a world-class hub for cancer biotherapeutics which fosters collaboration between researchers at University College London, King’s College London, Barts Cancer Institute (Queen Mary University of London), and The Francis Crick Institute.

Furthermore, the Institute offers educational programmes that reflect the depth and breadth of research expertise that include BSc Cancer Biomedicine, MSci Cancer Biomedicine, iBSc Oncology, MSc Cancer and PhD studies.

We are seeking a talented Research Technician to join Prof Sergio Quezada’s Cancer Immunology Unit
, contributing to a pioneering CRUK research programme focused on next-generation biotherapeutics. You will play a key role in designing, cloning, producing, and purifying innovative bi‑specific antibodies that harness the immune system to target cancer.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, supporting ongoing projects and having the opportunity to develop your own research ideas. We value creativity, collaboration, and a proactive approach to experimental design. This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise in antibody engineering and make a real impact in cancer research.

If you are passionate about scientific discovery and eager to advance your career in a dynamic, supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.

Funding is initially for 18 months, with a 6-month probationary period.

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

Applications should include a CV and a Cover Letter: In the Cover Letter please provide evidence of the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. (By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.)

Successful candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, related discipline or equivalent experience and knowledge within the area(s) of immunology, IgG antibodies, immunotherapy.

Ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with a wide range of people and ability to work independently, prioritise tasks in high pressured environments and manage their own time are both essential for the role.

Master’s degree in Biological Sciences or related discipline, or industrial experience and experience with in vivo models and multi‑parameter flow cytometry are desirable but not essential.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career…