CRUK ECRIN-M3 Research Assistant/Technician at the University of Southampton

Section

Cancer Sciences

Location:

Southampton General Hospital

Salary

£31,236 to £35,608 Per Annum

Full Time Fixed Term for 15 months

Closing Date:

Tuesday 25th November 2025

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Reference

3254325CM 

The School of Cancer Sciences provides a stimulating work environment for more than 100 scientists, clinicians, and associated staff, investigating cancer and its treatment. Our research spans immunology, genomics, molecular and cellular biology, and bioinformatics, with strong international collaborations.

We are looking to appoint a Research Technician to support the Mature Lymphoid Malignancies Observational Study (MLMS) and the CRUK accelerator programme ‘Early Cancer Research Initiative Network on Monoclonal B-cell Lymphocytosis (ECRIN-M3), awarded to Professor Francesco Forconi at the University of Southampton. 

In this role, you will join an expanding team of clinicians and scientists with expertise in cancer B-cell immunology, genomics, molecular and cellular biology, and bioinformatics. You will also contribute to an international team of scientists investigating the mechanisms of disease progression in B-cell leukaemias and lymphomas, working closely with partners across Europe, particularly Spain and Italy, who are an active part of the ECRIN-M3 programme. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a programme that aims to accelerate discoveries with real impact on patient care.

Your responsibilities will include processing primary leukaemia and lymphoma cells from a range of patient samples and performing immunophenotyping, calcium flux assays, IGHV mutational analysis, and other genetic techniques such as RNA-seq and IgSeqR. You will maintain meticulous records and conduct laboratory activities to a high standard. Alongside core laboratory duties, you will liaise with the Clinical Informatics Research Unit to ensure timely and accurate entry of laboratory and clinical data into the research database and tissue bank repository, supporting data integrity by identifying discrepancies between laboratory results and associated clinical records. A good understanding of current health and safety regulations is essential, and training will be provided where necessary.

This post will be based within the School of Cancer Sciences  (including the new Centre for Cancer Immunology ad the Clinical Informatics Research Unit) at the Southampton General Hospital campus, occupying modern, well-equipped, purpose-built laboratories, with support from clinical and laboratory-based colleagues. 

The position is funded by Cancer Research UK and is full-time for 15 months, with intent for extension pending progress and availability of fundings. Working hours are flexible except for 1 day a week when sample processing is required after 5 pm.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Professor Francesco Forconi f.forconi@soton.ac.uk.