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Job Description & Person Specification

Post title: Research Assistant in Cancer Research Post No: XXXXX

School or Department: School of Science and Technology Date created: 4th September 2024

Grade: F Hours per week: 37

Fixed term end date (if applicable):

Other requirements of the role:

Immediate line manager: Dr. Murrium Ahmad

Title & Grade of posts line managed by postholder: N.A.

Job purpose: The principal purpose of the job will be to contribute to the development of research activities in
Cancer Biology and the associated ‘Omics’ technology together with the general lab management and building
logistics.

Principal duties and responsibilities: The role will encompass all of the following, but the balance of duties and
responsibilities will be determined in discussion with the post holder’s line manager:

A) Subject Area [Retain for Academic and Research staff only]


1. Cancer Research
2. ‘Omics’ Technology

B) Principal Duties
1. Ensure that the building and laboratories are maintained to the correct standards (e.g., HTA, GcLP, H&S) and be
responsible for the purchasing of consumables.

2. Ensure that all colleagues are correctly trained to use the laboratory equipment and maintain the laboratory
documentation.

3. Contribute to research projects being conducted in the John van Geest Cancer Research Centre (JvGCRC). This
may involve, for example, undertaking and recording the outcome of experiments, contributing to the development of
research outputs.

4. Contribute to any related research plans and carry out research activity in line with defined research plan objectives,
documenting results and drafting reports of own or team’s research. May be required to format script and prepare
copies as required.

5. Identify and disseminate relevant information to the research team, providing advice on project progress as
appropriate; communicating with internal and external contacts as necessary.

6. Act as a resource for staff and students in the JvGCRC demonstrating/equipment/techniques/systems if required to
small research teams.

7. Contribute to the analysis and interpretation of the results of research and generate ideas based on these
outcomes.
8. Keep knowledge and skills up to the required level by engaging in internal and externally based CPD.

9. Ensure that all resources used are correctly recorded and documented, files are kept up to date and data accuracy
is maintained.

10. Attend and contribute to meetings as appropriate.

N.B. The post-holder may be required to undertake any other duties which may reasonably be required as within the
nature of the duties and responsibilities of the post as defined, subject to the proviso that normally any changes of a
permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms.

Personal Attributes
Attributes Essential Desirable

Knowledge An understanding of standard research An understanding of biomedical research in


techniques and methods related to techniques a Higher Education context
used in cancer research and the associated
data analysis Expertise in relevant computer packages
and analytical methodologies
Thorough knowledge of equipment and
machinery for project work, including routine
testing and maintenance procedures, ability to
demonstrate equipment to research staff
where appropriate

Understanding of other equipment and


machinery within the school where
appropriate

Understanding of purchasing processes

Skills Ability to collate, interpret and analyse data Systematic approach to managing
information
Ability to collect and collate bibliographic and
other information from academic staff and/or Ability to work to a good regulatory
research students regarding their research standard
and other related activities
Ability to demonstrate specific equipment
Ability to troubleshoot problems and escalate and techniques associated to cancer
more complex problems which may affect the research, ‘omics’ technology and data
achievement of research objectives and analysis
deadlines

Experience Experience of organising/managing a Ability to work cooperatively within the


laboratory environment including equipment health-system and with multidisciplinary
maintenance, training and purchasing of team members
consumables.
Experience of data collection, analysis and
Significant relevant work experience in an interpretation, and correlation of test results
academic environment with patient clinical information
Experience of report writing and creation and
validation of standard operating procedures

Qualifications Qualifications related to laboratory work Educated to degree level or equivalent in


an appropriate subject area such as
biomedical sciences

Membership of relevant bodies

Competencies
Essential Competencies Desirable Competencies

Communicating and Influencing (Level 2)


Communicates information effectively to a wide range
of diverse stakeholders, influencing events.

Making informed decisions (Level 2)


Uses analyses, reports and data to test the validity
of options and assess risk before taking decisions.
Ensures optimum decisions are taken.

Organisation and Delivery (Level 2)


Plans time taking account of organisational priorities
and other colleagues’ work roles to achieve results.

Team Working (Level 1)


Works effectively as a member of a team. Takes
responsibility for getting things done as part of a team.

[N.B All competencies should be drawn from the NTU Competency Framework which can be found here]

Job Description and Person Specification created by (post title): Professor Sergio Rutella

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