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Laboratory Research Officer
Details of the role:
Working pattern: Monday – Friday.
This is a 12-month position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.
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.
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 state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve 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 high-quality, 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
We are looking for a Laboratory Research Officer to join the Kohl lab at the Francis Crick. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate to join the lab and if you have a background in Neuroscience and experience in experimental laboratory work, this may be a great role for you.
You will support ongoing research by assisting lab members with behavioural assays, tissue processing and analysis (including staining, imaging, and image quantification), and by contributing to the development of pipelines for single-cell and single-nucleus RNA sequencing, as well as spatial transcriptomics. Depending on experience and motivation, you will also have the opportunity to lead an independent research project.
The role of a Laboratory Research Officer at the Francis Crick Institute is diverse and rewarding. The role covers a wide range of different functions and allows for smooth continuity of lab operations, providing fundamental support to the research at the Crick. The role offers support to one or more scientific projects or programmes. Typical activities include:
What you will be doing
Some of your main tasks as a Laboratory Research Officer at the Crick, you will be:
About you
The post holder should embody and demonstrate our core Crick values: Bold; Open; Collegial
Essential:
Desirable:
About Working at the Crick
Our values
Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture!
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 are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll 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: [email protected]
Find out more about life at the Crick.
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 well-being and development: