Salary for this Role:
From £39,950 per annum with benefits, subject to skills and experience
Job Title:
Senior Laboratory Research Scientist
Reports to:
Anne Schreiber
Closing Date:
04/Mar/2025 23.59 GMT
Job Description:
Job Title: Senior Laboratory Research Scientist (SLRS) - Schreiber A Lab
Details of the role: Fixed term contract for 1 year, full time. Working pattern: Monday – Friday.
Salary: From £39,950 dependent on skills and experience
Application closing date: 18th February 2025 23:59 GMT
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.
About the role…
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated researcher with strong expertise in cell biology interested in developing novel, more sensitive screening approaches for molecular glue identification to accelerate drug discovery in the targeted protein degradation field. The Schreiber lab is part of the Prosperity Partnership between the Francis Crick Institute, AstraZeneca, and Imperial College London, which is focused on developing a rule book for the rational discovery of molecular glue degraders.
What you will be doing…
As an SLRS at the Crick, you will:
1. Develop and lead your own projects
2. Contribute to other projects within the lab on a collaborative basis
3. Provide organisational and administrative expertise for this multi-disciplinary lab
About you…
You will bring…
1. PhD in molecular and/or cellular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or related disciplines, or in the final stages of PhD submission.
2. Strong expertise in mammalian cell culture
3. Experience in developing quantitative high-throughput screening approaches in cells
4. Expertise in studying protein interactions preferably in cells
5. Excellent organisational skills, thorough record-keeping, and attention to detail
6. Good communication, presentation, and data analysis skills
About Working at the Crick…
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:
1. Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK
2. Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
3. Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
4. Health & Well-being: 24/7 GP consultation services, occupational health services, and mental health support programs.
5. Work-Life Balance: Back-up care for dependents, childcare support allowance, and annual leave purchase options.
6. Development & Recognition: Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a pay structure with performance-linked progression.
Equality, 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.
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