Research Assistant/Senior Technician, Translational Vaccine immunology (Tooting)

City St George's, University of London (Tooting)
London, Tooting, London, SW17 0TF, United Kingdom
2 days ago
£34 – £36 pa

Salary

£34 – £36 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
29 May 2026 (2 days ago)

Benefits

Sector-leading salary Pension scheme Staff training and development

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

The Maternal & Neonatal Immunology Group at City St George’s, University of London is seeking to appoint an outstanding a highly motivated Research Assistant/Senior Technician to contribute to a growing programme of translational vaccine research within the Institute for Infection and Immunity.

The group conducts cutting-edge translational research focused on neonatal infections and maternal-neonatal vaccine responses, evaluating next-generation investigational vaccines. The laboratory operates under Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and Human Tissue Act (HTA) regulations and performs high-throughput immunological assays including flow cytometry, ELISA and multiplex immunoassays.

You will play a central role in supporting the establishment and operational delivery of this new research group. This includes contributing to assay development and optimisation, implementation of standard operating procedures, quality control processes, and ensuring high standards of laboratory compliance and organisation.

We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in immunology laboratories using techniques such as flow cytometry, Luminex/BioPlex and ELISA, who are keen to develop their expertise within a translational academic research environment.

Key attributes of the successful applicant include:

  • Experience in immunological assays, including flow cytometry, ELISA, and multiplex platforms (Luminex/BioPlex).
  • Experience maintaining high assay quality standards and performing routine quality control checks.
  • Highly organised, with accurate sample tracking, data entry, and documentation skills.
  • Knowledge of laboratory health & safety; experience in regulated environments (GCLP/ISO) desirable.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
  • Proficient in data analysis (Excel; Prism, R, or STATA).

Closing date for Internal applications:31st May 2026 at 11:59pm

Closing date for Internal applications:7th June 2026 at 11:59pm

Closing date for External applications: 14th June 2026 at 11:59pm

Redeployment and Internal interview dates to be confirmed.

External Interviews are scheduled to take place on week of 22 June 2026.

The selection process will involve an interview and a presentation.

More information is in the job description.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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