Senior Laboratory Research Scientist

Senior Laboratory Research Scientist

Details of the role: Permanent, full-time. Working pattern: Monday – Friday.

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

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. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.

About the role…

In this role, you will develop, implement, and maintain laboratory operations and experimental techniques. Your responsibilities will include independently designing and establishing antibody-based assays, such as immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, and mass cytometry, and integrating them with automation infrastructure to create scalable and reproducible pipelines for quantifying the signalling responses of cell lines and organoids to perturbations with small molecule and growth factors. You will collaborate with team members to design and execute experiments, while also overseeing lab operations and providing training to other lab members.

What you will be doing…

As an SLRS at the Crick, you will:

• Introducing, maintaining and updating lab protocols and lab techniques.
• Designing and conducting experimental activities.
• Training of lab members in techniques.
• Involvement in day-to-day operation of the laboratory, including (but not limited to) maintenance of safety standards, restocking and purchasing, and general organisation.
• Continue professional development through maintaining awareness of developments in the wider research communities.
• Help to develop others by mentoring and sharing expertise and experience.

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, Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
• 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. We particularly welcome applications from people who are Minority Ethnic as they are currently underrepresented in the Crick at this level.

Diversity is essential to excellence in scientific endeavour. It increases breadth and perspective, leading to more innovation and creativity. We want the Crick to be a place where everyone feels valued and where diversity is celebrated and seen as part of the foundation for our Institute’s success.