Laboratory Research Scientist - Cell Science

Salary: From £36,535, subject to 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. 

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About the role

We are looking for a Laboratory Research Scientist to join the Cell Science team and work across sections of the Cell Science Technology Platform.

You will carry out routine cell culture procedures, molecular biology tests, data analysis and database management. You will be involved in development and streamline of new procedures under supervision and be encouraged to improve your professional skills.

This role will offer you the chance to be involved in the development and streamline of new procedures under supervision and you will be encouraged to improve and grow

The post holder must understand customer needs and take these in account when carrying out the job. They must be flexible, open to assimilate new techniques, be able to solve simple problems in their area of expertise and demonstrate a collegiate can-do attitude.

What you will be doing

As a Laboratory Research Scientist at the Crick, you will be responsible for:

• The growing of small and large-scale, high-quality cell cultures. These include different types of cell lines including monolayer, suspension and hybridoma. Cell lines originate from a range of human and non-human sources
• Perform specialised cell methods and learn new techniques as they are developed and introduced
• Daily collection, and the deposit, of frozen vials from the Cryostore
• Work as part of the quality control team to ensure all the cell cultures performed at the Crick are authentic and contamination free
• Adhere to proven protocols and standard procedures, ensuring they are followed meticulously 

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About you

You will bring

• A BSc or MS in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences or similar, or equivalent experience in the laboratory
• Basic and advanced cell culture expertise and knowledge
• An eye for detail, and continually checking your work ensuring it is accurate
• Proven ability to be organised in the workplace
• Communication across the team and department
• Enthusiasm to learn on the job and share knowledge amongst the team

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 Crick, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. If you need assistance with your application, please contact weronika.kucala@crick.ac.uk

To read more about our EDI approach, click here.  

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What will you receive?  

We value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development. You can find out more about what we offer here.

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