Laboratory Research Scientist

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Francis Crick Institute Full time

Location: The Francis Crick Institute, Midland Road, London

Contract: Fixed term for 2 years, Full time

Short summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Laboratory Research Scientist to join a world-leading laboratory working on the sensing and signalling of oxygen levels in cells. The work has broad relevance in biology and direct relevance to many or most human diseases, including heart and lung disease, stroke and cancer. The laboratory is 'problem-based' and deploys a very wide range of technologies to address these problems. Further information can be found about the group at

Key Responsibilities

These include but are not limited to:

  • Provision of technical and research support in the area of hypoxic cell biology including the tissue culture of relevant specialised cells
  • Preparation and analysis of samples for proteomic mass spectrometry (MS), including discovery and targeted MS analyses
  • Contribute to the development of assays of oxygen sensitivity in cultured cells including fluorescence microscopy
  • Performance of cell engineering under the direction and supervision of senior laboratory staff
  • Compliance with all regulatory and safety protocols
  • Accurate organisation of work and experimental record keeping

Experience and Competencies

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

Bold; Open; Collegial

Essential

  • BSc or MSc in biochemistry, cell biology or related discipline
  • Good working knowledge of general molecular biology techniques including tissue culture
  • Ability to work accurately and maintain good records
  • Strong collaborative ability and teamwork experience

Desirable

  • Experience in protein mass spectrometry
  • Experience in genetic engineering of cells
  • Experience in fluorescence microscopy

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is a biomedical discovery institute dedicated to understanding the fundamental biology underlying health and disease. Its work is helping to understand why disease develops and to translate discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections, and neurodegenerative diseases.

An independent organisation, its founding partners are the Medical Research Council (MRC), Cancer Research UK, Wellcome, UCL (University College London), Imperial College London and King's College London.

The Crick was formed in 2015, and in 2016 it moved into a new state-of-the-art building in central London which brings together 1500 scientists and support staff working collaboratively across disciplines, making it the biggest biomedical research facility under in one building in Europe.

The Francis Crick Institute will be world-class with a strong national role. Its distinctive vision for excellence includes commitments to collaboration; developing emerging talent and exporting it the rest of the UK; public engagement; and helping turn discoveries into treatments as quickly as possible to improve lives and strengthen the economy.

  • If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply via our website.
  • The closing date for applications is 19 May 2024.
  • All offers of employment are subject to successful security screening and continuous eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

From £31,675 per annum with benefits, subject to skills and experience



  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Francis Crick Institute Full time

    The Human Biology Facility (HBF) provides support and expertise to enable research utilising human materials and data, and to develop capability in core areas relating to stem cells, genetic modification and human model systems. We provide support to Crick researchers, including our growing number of clinical scientists, throughout the study lifecycle...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences Full time

    Fixed-Term, 3 yearsMRC Band 4 Salary: £39,375 plus London allowances (£3,913 & £1,472) per annum*London, UK A 3-year postdoctoral position is available at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) to work in the Computational Cardiac Imaging Group headed by Professor O'Regan. The LMS is a world-class research laboratory where scientists and clinicians...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Francis Crick Institute Full time

    Location: The Francis Crick Institute, Midland Road, LondonShort summary We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic research scientist to this translational programme with strong expertise in biochemistry and molecular biology, interested in developing cutting-edge diagnostic technologies for cancer patients with DNA repair deficiencies. The successful...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences Full time

    4 yearsFull Time (36 hours per week)The LMS is a world-class research laboratory where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. Funded by the MRC as part of UK Research and Innovation, the LMS has a collaborative working culture and a new state-of-the-art building next to the Hammersmith...

  • Programme Manager

    3 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences Full time

    The Medical Research Council Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) is a world-class research institute with the mission to deliver transdisciplinary team science to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. Funded by the MRC, as part of UK Research and Innovation, the LMS has a collaborative working culture. The LMS is based in a...

  • Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Imperial College London Full time

    Location: South Kensington Campus/Hammersmith Campus (East Acton)Job SummaryThe National Heart and Lung Institute is looking for a research assistant to join the Inflammation, Repair and Development section based in South Kensington. You will work with a team of dedicated scientists and clinician-scientists on an exciting new project funded by Asthma + Lung...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Facebook Full time

    The Reality Labs organization at Meta is helping more people around the world come together and connect through world-class Augmented and Virtual reality (AR/VR) products. With global departments dedicated to research and development, AR/VR is committed to driving the state of the art forward through relentless innovation. The potential to change the world...

  • Laboratory Aide

    4 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

    About usThe mission of the UCL GOS Institute of Child Health is to improve the health and well-being of children, and the adults they will become, through world-class research, education and public engagement. The UCL GOS ICH, together with its clinical partner Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, forms the largest concentration of children's health...

  • Research Technician

    3 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Queen Mary University of London Full time

    About the RoleThis role will involve supporting research groups within Barts Cancer Institute to perform proteomics experiments. In addition, the role will carry out cell biological experiments including cell culture, cell-based assays, and pharmacological experiments. Altogether this role is an exciting and important opportunity to provide a critical...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom MRC NATA Full time

    Hours: Full time on site – 36 hours per weekContract type: Fixed Term - 23 monthsNucleic Acid Therapy AcceleratorThe Medical Research Council (MRC), as part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has invested a total of £30M over 5 years to establish the Nucleic Acid Therapy Accelerator (NATA) that will support state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research...

  • Research Fellow

    2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

    About usTwo Research Fellow posts are available in the Cortical Processing Laboratory at University College London (UCL), a leading neuroscience laboratory led by Profs. Matteo Carandini and Kenneth Harris.the posts offer an exciting opportunity for research at the interface of computational and experimental neuroscience, in a project that seeks to reveal...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Goldsmiths, University of London Full time

    The Robot Experimentalist project will develop a prototype AI system able to intelligently and flexibly design experiments. Specifically, the Robot Experimentalist when given (1) a hypothesis, and (2) a set of laboratory equipment, outputs (3) a protocol to test the hypothesis using the equipment.The Appointee will work on knowledge representation of...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences Full time

    Hours: Full time on site – 36 hours per weekThe LMS is a world-class research laboratory where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. Funded by the MRC as part of UK Research and Innovation, the LMS has a collaborative working culture and a new state-of-the-art building next to the...

  • Data Vendor Analyst

    3 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom G-Research Full time

    Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips?G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas. We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where...

  • Research Technician

    3 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Imperial College London Full time

    Location: Hammersmith Campus (East Acton)We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Technician to work on an exciting new project in the field of Haematology.Job SummaryWe are seeking applications for a Research Technician position in the Centre for Haematology, Department of Immunology and Inflammation at Imperial College London, supervised by Professor...

  • Research Assistant

    7 days ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

    About usBiosciences is one of the world's foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences and one of the largest Divisions within UCL, undertaking a significant amount of research and teaching. The Division has a diverse portfolio addressing all areas of biology from protein interactions to cell function, organism development, genetics,...

  • Research Technician

    2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Imperial College London Full time

    Location: South Kensington CampusJob SummaryThis post is based at Imperial College, South Kensington Campus and is specifically to assist in carrying out experiments related to Professor Mohamed Shamji's research focused on the investigation of immunological mechanisms of tolerance induction following AIT in allergic diseases.The post-holder will provide...

  • Research Technician

    5 days ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Queen Mary University of London Full time

    About the RoleThis role will include supporting post-doctoral research assistants, research fellows and PhD students in the laboratory with their experimental work. The postholder will have the opportunity to undertake their own experiments and analysis generating data contributing to projects within the lab. Work will also involve other technical...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

    About usThe UCL Centre for Advanced Research Computing (ARC) is UCL's new institute for infrastructure and innovation in digital research - the supercomputers, datasets, software and people that make computational science and digital scholarship possible. We are an innovative hybrid: a professional services department that delivers reliable and secure...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

    About usThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced scientist to join UCL as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, working in the Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology, a Division in the Faculty of Life Sciences, ranked No.2 in London and No.9 in the World for Life Sciences and Medicine (QS Rankings by Subject 2023).About the roleThe Acton Lab, funded by...