Laboratory Research Scientist

Location: The Francis Crick Institute, Midland Road, London

Short summary

A position as a Laboratory Research Scientist (LRS) has been created at the Ancient Genomics Lab (www.skoglundlab.org) of the Francis Crick Institute, led by Dr Pontus Skoglund and working directly under Mrs Monica Kelly. 

The post holder will be involved in the operation of the specialised ancient DNA clean room facility; Post PCR and skeletal sample processing. Applications are welcome from candidates with excellent organisational skills, a track record of high-fidelity laboratory work, and expertise in molecular biology techniques and preferably some bioarchaeology experience.

Dr Skoglund’s laboratory focuses on developing molecular and computational tools to retrieve ancient genomes from past populations in conjunction with statistical population genetic approaches. Details of research projects currently being undertaken can be seen at: https://www.crick.ac.uk/research/labs/pontus-skoglund

Key Responsibilities

The role of a Laboratory Research Scientist in the Crick is diverse and rewarding. The role covers a wide range of different functions and allows for continuity of lab operations. The role offers support to one or more scientific projects or programmes.  Typical activities include: 

• Collaborating with other lab members on/Assisting other lab members with/ research projects.
• Providing experimental or technical support to other lab members.
• Providing technical expertise/ input for the development, refinement and troubleshooting of relevant methodologies.
• Participating in academic activities, including group meetings and journal clubs, seminars, and scientific meetings.
• Organisation and management of the laboratory, including maintaining laboratory databases, ordering of laboratory supplies, monitoring budgets, and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment. 
• Training and supervising other lab members in key techniques and protocols, lab operations, and equipment use.
• Liaising with Science Operations and attending key quadrant meetings.
• Writing risk assessments and SOPs and providing safety guidance to lab members. 

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is a biomedical discovery institute dedicated to understanding the fundamental biology underlying health and disease. Its work is helping to understand why disease develops and to translate discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections, and neurodegenerative diseases.

An independent organisation, its founding partners are the Medical Research Council (MRC), Cancer Research UK, Wellcome, UCL (University College London), Imperial College London and King’s College London.

The Crick was formed in 2015, and in 2016 it moved into a new state-of-the-art building in central London which brings together 1500 scientists and support staff working collaboratively across disciplines, making it the biggest biomedical research facility under in one building in Europe.

The Francis Crick Institute will be world-class with a strong national role. Its distinctive vision for excellence includes commitments to collaboration; developing emerging talent and exporting it the rest of the UK; public engagement; and helping turn discoveries into treatments as quickly as possible to improve lives and strengthen the economy. 

• If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply via our website.
• The closing date for applications is 03/10/2024
• All offers of employment are subject to successful security screening and continuous eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

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