(Senior) Laboratory Research Scientist

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(SENIOR) LABORATORY RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Employer
Francis Crick Institute
Location
London (Central), London (Greater) (GB)
Salary
From £31,675/£39,950 per annum plus benefits, subject to skills and experience
Closing date
21 Apr 2024
Discipline
Life Science
Job Type
Researcher
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Fixed term
Qualification
Masters
Sector
Academia

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EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

The post holder should embody and demonstrate our core Crick values:

ABOUT US

At the Crick, we conduct research at the forefront of biomedical research. We combine rigour with an open and collaborative culture, and are outward-looking, reflecting our status as a partnership of six organisations aiming to pool knowledge, ideas and resources.
We have a wide research portfolio with no divisions or departments, bringing biomedical researchers together with clinicians, physical scientists and applied scientists from our pharmaceutical partners.
We aim to attract the most talented researchers and support them to tackle innovative research questions. Our science technology platforms provide our researchers with access to state-of-the-art technology and expertise.
We provide an excellent learning environment with dedicated education programmes in public engagement with science, education and personal development, and a postdoc training programme that prepares scientists for leadership roles in science.
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- All offers of employment are subject to successful security screening and continuous eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.
- If you require a visa to work in the UK we will help support your application should you be successful

THE ROLE

The role of a (Senior) 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:

• Organisation and management of the laboratory, including maintaining laboratory databases, ordering of laboratory supplies, monitoring budgets, and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Collaborating and assisting other lab members with/ research projects.
• Liaising with Science Operations and attending key quadrant meetings.
• Writing risk assessments and SOPs and providing safety guidance to lab members.
• 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.
• Training and supervising other lab members in key techniques and protocols, lab operations, and equipment use.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

These include but are not limited to:

• Organisation and management of the laboratory, including maintaining laboratory databases, ordering of laboratory supplies, monitoring budgets, and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Liaising with Science Operations and attending key quadrant meetings.
• Providing experimental or technical support to other lab members.