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Stem Cell and Organoids Platform Lead

The Francis Crick Institute

Location: London
Salary: £73,000 to £82,500
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 1st July 2025
Closes: 15th July 2025
Job Ref: R2290
 

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. Click here to learn more.

About the role 

The Crick organises access to high-end equipment and related technical expertise, for all its scientists, through our Science Technology Platforms (STP). There are 18 world-class STPs, ranging from cell services and biological research facilities, to high throughput screening, genomics and bioinformatics. These core facilities are crucial for the success of our research and represent a major ongoing investment by the institute.

We are looking recruit an expert with an international reputation to lead and manage our Stem Cell and Organoids Platform. The Lead of the Stem Cell and Organoids Platform will advance the research at the Institute by working in collaboration with renowned Crick scientists, including Charles Swanton, Sonia Gandhi, Maximiliano Gutierrez, Silvia Santos and Foad Rouhani to support all aspects of human stem cell work, organoid technologies, and complex in vitro human models. The Stem Cell and Organoids Platform is currently a team of 7 experienced scientists, with expectation to expand in line with evolving scientific needs. 

What you will be doing 

As a Stem Cell and Organoids Platform Lead some of your main responsibilities will be:  

  • Engaging with Crick Scientists (namely Swanton, Gandhi, Gutierrez, Santos and Rouhani) to establish a long-term strategy for providing world class human models and stem cell capabilities at the Crick.
  • Managing a state-of-the-art platform with cutting edge technologies and protocols.
  • Managing, supervising, and training facility staff, including responsibility for recruitment, onboarding, and professional development.
  • Delivering excellent and timely in vitro human models and stem cell support to scientists within the Crick. 

About you 

You will bring 

  • PhD in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. cell biology, stem cell biology, developmental biology, molecular biology) or commensurate experience in an academic or industrial setting.
  • Strong track record in stem cell research, documented by published research articles
  • Extensive experience in stem cell culture with evidence of research and development, regulatory compliance, and successful grant applications.
  • Evidence of success and international recognition as a facility leader. 

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. 

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.  

What will you receive?  

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