Imaging Scientist

Job Description

We have a new opportunity to join the growing team at a cutting-edge medical technology business based in Edinburgh.

Carcinotech is a MedTech company with expertise in manufacturing 3D printed living tumours using patient-derived biopsies, primary cells, immune cells and cancer stem cells. Carcinotech’s advanced models provide a platform for rapid, ethical, and accurate drug screening, pre-clinical and personalised medicine testing.

As part of expansion, we are looking for an Imaging Scientist to work within their small team to support several ongoing projects. The Imaging Scientist will assist the scientific team in developing products and services offered by the company to the pharmaceutical and clinical research organisations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Recording & processing all incoming tissue samples, for further processing
Assisting the Imaging Scientist with immunofluorescent imaging on patient samples as well as 3D-printed tumours
Performing DNA/RNA extractions for sequencing
Maintaining up to date inventory of frozen samples
Reporting results of QC assays and raising issues as they arise
Assist with routine cell culture maintenance as required
Contributing to writing of protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Contributing to regular lab maintenance including cleaning, stock management and equipment monitoring

We are looking for 2+ years experience in:
Tissue Sample Processing
Immunofluorescent Imaging
Handling

Organoids/Spheroids
3D imaging of

Organoids/Spheroids
Performing 3D cell culture work
Performing DNA/RNA sample preparation
Molecular biology techniques – qPCR, PCR.
Immunohistochemistry

with antibody staining
Statistical data analysis interpretation, and visualisation (software: MS Excel essential, GraphPad Prism advantageous).

Education qualification:
MSc or PHD in related subject

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business in its early stages and be a part of its exciting growth journey.