Research Administrator

Full time, fixed-term for 6 months

London, UK 

About us

The MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) is a leading institute for discovery science, focused on the fundamental biology that drives health and disease. Based in London and closely linked to Imperial College London, LMS offers a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with strengths in epigenetics, developmental biology, and quantitative approaches. Our researchers are supported by cutting-edge facilities and a strong commitment to scientific training and career development. 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for skilled and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join the Research Administration team, reporting to the Research Administration Manager and providing administrative support to groups of extraordinary scientific researchers within the LMS. The post holder will be responsible for providing high quality and comprehensive administrative assistance including arranging travel, conference registration, raising purchase requisitions, handling filing systems, and reception duties.

About you

You will have an excellent customer service experience and a proven track record in providing an administrative service. We expect you to work with a high degree of accuracy and possess excellent IT skills with experience of Microsoft Office package with a flexible approach to the work. You will be educated at least to “A” Level standard or have equivalent professional experience and be keen to develop your professional skills.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days & 8 bank holidays), family friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave), a range of shopping/travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistant Programme Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.  Please follow this link to find out more - Benefits

This position does not meet criteria for Skilled worker sponsorship; therefore, we are unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK.

How to apply

For full details of this post and to complete an online application, please click on the 'Apply' button above and upload your CV, cover letter stating why you are applying for this role (providing evidence against the requirements of the job as per the job description and person specification) and contacts of two references. Please quote reference number LMS 2463. Applications that do not provide a cover letter will not be considered.

Please note that applications may be reviewed by both LMS and Imperial

Closing date: 26 June 2026

Final appointment will be subject to pre-employment screening