Senior Laboratory Research Scientist - Findlay Lab
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Salary for this Role:
Between 39950 and 45825 dependent on skills and experience
Job Title:
Senior Laboratory Research Scientist Findlay LabReports to:
Greg FindlayClosing Date:
23/Mar/2025 23.59 GMTJob Description:
Job Title: Senior Laboratory Research Scientist (SLRS)
Details of the role: Permanent fulltime. Working pattern: Monday Friday.
Salary: Between 39950 and 48825 dependent on skills and experience
About us
The Francis Crick Institute is Europes largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our worldclass scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer heart disease infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
The Crick is a place for collaboration innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with stateoftheart infrastructure cuttingedge facilities and a creative and curious culture. Weve removed traditional boundaries of departments divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out highquality pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
About the role
Studies of how genetic variants alter function have been historically hindered by limited means of genome editing. Now CRISPR technologies present unprecedented opportunity to characterize human variants experimentally. Our lab drives progress in this area by developing highthroughput methods that enable us to test the effects of up to tens of thousands of variants per experiment.
With generous funding from Cancer Research UK we are collaboratively studying 100000s of human variants across more than 15 cancer susceptibility genes. In the near term research led by the successful candidate will include developing new assays to functionally characterize variants in many of these genes. The successful candidate will learn and apply cuttingedge technologies the lab has developed to genes that currently lack scalable functional assays.
We are looking for an experienced scientist who has performed substantial labbased research in genomics genetics molecular biology stem cell biology bioengineering cancer biology cell biology or a related area. Indepth experience with current molecular biology methods cell culture and omics data analysis will prove highly beneficial. Familiarity with standard molecular biology methods is though specific experience with genome editing is unnecessary.
Considerable flexibility and support will be given for skills development and for proposing future lines of study. The successful applicant will benefit highly from the thriving research environment of the lab the broader Crick community and the Institutes excellent scientific technology platforms (STPs).
What you will be doing
As an SLRS at the Crick you will:
Manage day to day lab operations
Conduct research using cuttingedge technologies
Analyse large experimental data sets
Develop your own skills and propose future lines of study
About you
You will bring
PhD or equivalent independent research experience in molecular biology genetics/genomics bioengineering cancer biology or a related field
Expertise in molecular biology methods including PCR and molecular cloning
Experience with the basics of mammalian cell culture
Some experience with basic bioinformatics tools and/or data analysis
Successful record of contributions to research
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About Working at the Crick
Our values
Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Cricks mission and shaping our culture!
We arebold. We make space for creative dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. Were not afraid to do things differently.
We areopen. Were highly collaborative and interactive and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
We arecollegial. We show respect for one another work cooperatively and support the wider community.
At the Francis Crick Institute we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to succeed regardless of their background identity or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders ethnicities abilities and experiences. We want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so well make reasonable adjustments if you need them just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e. would like to apply by phone or post)please email:
To find out more about life at the Crick click here.
What will you receive
At the Francis Crick Institute we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their wellbeing and development:
Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK
Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16.
Health & Wellbeing:
24/7 GP consultation services.
Occupational health services and mental health support programs.
Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
WorkLife Balance:
Backup care for dependents.
Childcare support allowance.
Annual leave purchase options.
Crick Networks offering diverse groups support community and inclusive social events.
Perks:
Discounted gym memberships biketowork scheme and shopping discounts.
Subsidised onsite restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.
Development & Recognition: Comprehensive training mentoring and a pay structure with performancelinked progression.
Find out what benefits the Crick has to offer:
For more information on our great pay and benefits package please click here: Diversity & Inclusion:
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of ethnicity nationality gender sexual orientation gender identity religion pregnancy age disability or civil partnership marital or family status. We particularly welcome applications from people who are Minority Ethnic as they are currently underrepresented in the Crick at this level.
Diversity is essential to excellence in scientific endeavour. It increases breadth and perspective leading to more innovation and creativity. We want the Crick to be a place where everyone feels valued and where diversity is celebrated and seen as part of the foundation for our Institutes success.
The Crick is committed to creating equality of opportunity and promoting diversity and inclusivity. We all share in the responsibility to actively promote dignity respect inclusivity and equal treatment and it is our aim to ensure that these principles are reflected and implemented in all strategies policies and practices.
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