Senior Laboratory Research Scientist

The Crick; London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000

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Senior Laboratory Research Scientist

Apply locations London posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R2098

Salary for this Role:

From £39,950 per annum with benefits, subject to skills and experience)

Job Title:

Senior Laboratory Research Scientist

Reports to:

Maximiliano Gutierrez

Closing Date:

23.59 GMT

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Laboratory Research Scientist (SLRS)

Details of the role: 3-year fixed term (possibly becoming permanent), full-time. Working pattern: Monday – Friday.

Salary : From £39,950 dependent on skills and experience, with benefits

Application closing date : No end date

About us…

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture.

About the role…

The Gutierrez lab is in the research group “Host-pathogen interactions in tuberculosis” and has a long-standing interest in developing novel human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-based in vitro models of complex disease to study infection and treatment. The SLRS position has been created to ensure the successful implementation of projects that aim to develop bioengineered stem cell-based cellular systems to better understand lung infection and treatment.

This role is critical to generate tools and perform cell-based experiments, requiring substantial experience in human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) culture, differentiation and reprogramming. Experience in CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing is desirable. You will be part of a diverse and collegial team focused on advancing human iPSC-derived technologies to study infection and treatment.

What you will be doing…

• iPSC culture and maintenance
• iPSC differentiation and differentiated cell production
• iPSC characterisation
• Somatic cell reprogramming into iPSC
• iPSC gene editing

About you…

You will bring…

• Extensive experience in long-term iPSC culture, differentiation, and characterization (imaging and flow cytometry).
• Ability to independently propose, design, execute and report on research projects, as well as to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary research team.
• Proven track record of scientific publications.

About Working at the Crick…

Our values

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.
• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances.

What will you receive?

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:

• Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK.
• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
• Health & Well-being: 24/7 GP consultation services, occupational health services and mental health support programs, eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
• Work-Life Balance: Back-up care for dependents, childcare support allowance, annual leave purchase options.
• Perks: Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts, subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.
• Development & Recognition: Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a pay structure with performance-linked progression.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, pregnancy, age, disability, or civil partnership, marital or family status.

The Francis Crick Institute is a biomedical discovery institute researching the biology underlying human health.