Scientific Officer - Genomics/ Breast Cancer Research

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Location:

Sutton

Position:

Breast Cancer Research

Salary Details:

From £31,445

Contract:

Fixed term

Contract Length:

Not Specified

Advertising End Date:

04 May 2026

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Scientific Officer - Genomics/ Breast Cancer Research

Key Information

Salary: £31,445 to £33,100 per annum. Commencement on the salary range is subject to comparable skills and experience.

Reporting to: Professor Michael Hubank

Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 3 years

Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Location: Sutton

Closing Date: Monday 4th of May 2026, we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Job Details

Under the leadership of Professor Michael Hubank, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Scientific Officer to work in the genomics of human breast cancer research. The position will focus on the management, processing and analysis of clinical patient and non-clinical samples for high-throughput sequencing.

This post will be part of the Breast Cancer Now Research Centre at our Centre in Chelsea and based in our ICR site in Sutton, as a link to our complementary work at the Royal Marsden Clinical Genomics laboratory and Genomics Facility in Sutton.

Candidates should have a BSc or equivalent in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or Cell Biology or relevant disciplines.

Department Information

The Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre at the ICR is the first centre in the UK entirely devoted to breast cancer research. Our goal is to advance research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. It is located in state-of-the-art laboratory space, with excellent core facilities and is funded through a long term renewable programme grant from Breast Cancer Now. The Centre is directed by Clinician Scientist Professor Andrew Tutt and Professor Chris Lord is the Deputy Director. Our Breast Cancer Research Centre was awarded the 2022 AACR Team Science award with our breast cancer clinical partners in the ICR’s CTSU clinical trial unit and Royal Marsden Hospital, and also received recognition in an award to the ICR for the 2023 Queen’s Anniversary Prize for transforming lives through world-leading breast cancer research.

The Clinical Genomics Translational Research Laboratory is based at The Centre for Molecular Pathology at The Royal Marsden hospital and The Institute of Cancer Research in Sutton. Our team supports clinical trials and translational research projects, delivering comprehensive genomic profiling of cancer patients. The goal is to develop and apply the most reliable and comprehensive genomic diagnostics to enable accurate clinical decisions that directly benefit patients at the Royal Marsden, in the North Thames region and nationally.

What we offer

A dynamic and supportive research environment
Access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities
Collaboration with leading researchers in the field
Competitive salary and pension

About The Institute of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.

The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles, please click here to find out further information.

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.

At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.

Don't let a checklist of qualifications hold you back – if you're passionate about the role, we want to hear from you. Your unique experiences and backgrounds contribute to the richness of our team. We are committed to being an equal opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued.

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