Laboratory Research Scientist

Location: The Francis Crick Institute, London

Contract: 1 yr fixed term contract. Full time. Working pattern: Monday – Friday, late shift 1 – 3 days per week required (12pm – 8pm approx.) 

Salary: From £36,535pa with benefits, 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. 

To learn more about the Crick, click here.

About the role…  

An exciting Laboratory Research Scientist (LRS) post has become available. The role will ensure the smooth running of the lab, providing fundamental support to the research within the MANIFEST project (“Multiomic Analysis of Immunotherapy Features Evidencing Success and Toxicity”). The postholder will support reception and processing of human biological samples collected for translational research. This involves receiving, sampling, storing, and processing a wide range of pathology specimens. To this end, the post holder will acquire experience in preparation of serum, plasma and PBMCs from blood.  

The MANIFEST project is a newly formed ambitious multi-stakeholder consortium involving academic, industry and NHS partners to deliver deep multiomic profiling for patients with cancer undergoing immunotherapy. The MANIFEST consortium represents a diverse group of UK-wide experts in cancer research and clinical care comprising major NHS trusts, academic institutes and universities, and industry partners. 

What you will be doing…  

As an LRS at the Crick, you will be:  

• Participating in the core duties to maintain the on-going operations of the lab including general housekeeping, stock management, reagent preparation and equipment maintenance.  
• Supporting specimen reception and initial sample processing 
• Ensuring accurate and comprehensive records are maintained and assisting in quality control.  
• Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained at all times 
• Collaborating with other lab members on/Assisting other lab members with/ research projects.   
• Providing experimental or technical support to other lab members.    

About you…   

The criteria you will bring…  

• A degree in biosciences or similar, or equivalent experience 
• Ability to work within regulatory and policy frameworks 
• Ability to understand and follow SOPs and Risk Assessments 
• Can demonstrate contributing effectively to the work of a team 
• Possesses clear and effective communication skills 
• Proven accurate record keeping skills 
• Ability and knowledge to build and maintain effective relationships with a range of internal and external colleagues. 
• Experience using Microsoft office software package, particularly Microsoft Excel  

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About Working at the Crick… 

Our values  

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. 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 Crick we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery.

We are a Disability Confident employer. Please contact nicola.gyte@crick.ac.uk for assistance.

Read more about our EDI approach here.   

What will you receive?  

We value our team members and offer an extensive range of benefits. You can find out more here.

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