Research Assistant - Immunogenetics

About Anthony Nolan

Anthony Nolan is dedicated to connecting people with science to facilitate stem cell donor matching for patients requiring transplants and treatments. With a registry nearing one million donors, cutting-edge cell and gene therapy research, and stem cell transplant expertise, we support four patients daily, helping save lives and offering new opportunities to thrive.

Role Overview

We invite applications for a full-time Research Assistant position within our Immunogenetics team based at the Anthony Nolan Research Institute in London. This permanent role features a salary of £36,983 per annum and standard working hours of 35 per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the ongoing Patient/Donor Programme focused on Haematopoietic Cell Transplant (HCT) recipients and donors.
• Perform daily sample collection, including sterile lymphocyte separation and secure storage of patient and donor specimens.
• Manage and update clinical data meticulously in internal databases, ensuring compliance with ethical and laboratory protocols.
• Collaborate in designing and implementing innovative process improvements within the Patient/Donor Programme to optimize project efficiency.
• Participate in molecular assay development using various molecular biology methods, including the advanced Single Molecule Real-Time (SMRT) sequencing technology to characterize study cohorts.

Candidate Profile

• A degree with first class or upper second-class honours (2:1) in Biological Science or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong organisational capabilities with the aptitude to handle pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining detailed accuracy.
• A proactive problem solver with a collaborative team approach and the ability to independently take initiative when required.
• Laboratory experience in molecular biology techniques, particularly DNA extraction, is advantageous.
• Familiarity with HLA or other immunogenetic gene systems is preferred.

Benefits and Perks

• A competitive salary package.
• 27 days of paid annual leave plus pension scheme participation.
• Childcare support via vouchers and access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for counselling.
• Access to a stimulating environment conducive to continuous learning and development.
• Life insurance coverage at four times the annual salary.
• Travel season ticket loans and participation in the Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Additional benefits outlined on our Life at Anthony Nolan page.

Additional Information

Anthony Nolan is a Disability Confident Committed employer and accredited Living Wage employer. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. We encourage prompt applications as this vacancy may close earlier if a large number of suitable candidates apply.

Join our life-changing mission and help give patients a renewed chance to live.