Laboratory Research Scientist – Part time

Salary for this Role: From £36,535 (pro rata) with benefits subject to skills and experience.

Job Title: Laboratory Research Scientist – Part time

Reports to: Robert Goldstone

Reports to (Manager): Head of Genomics Science Technology Platform

Closing Date: 11 Jan 2026 23:59 GMT

Final date to receive applications: 11 Jan 2026 at 23:59

Contract Term: Part‑time (2 days per week) 12‑month fixed‑term contract on Crick terms and conditions of employment.

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 neuro‑degenerative 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.

We are looking for an experienced part‑time Laboratory Research Scientist to join the Genomics Science Technology Platform at the Francis Crick Institute.

The Genomics Science Technology Platform delivers cutting‑edge Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) services, from sample intake and QC to library prep and sequencing, enabling world‑class biomedical discoveries.

This team supports over one hundred research groups and runs a wide spectrum of genomic technologies, including Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, 10x Genomics, and spatial genomics. They support bulk NGS (RNA‑seq, ATAC‑seq, whole genome/exome), single‑cell sequencing, and spatial profiling to unlock deep biological insights. In this role, you’ll help deliver these services, lead workflows, and collaborate to expand capacity and knowledge sharing.

In this part‑time role (2 days per week), you will enjoy a flexible schedule, ideal if you are returning to the workforce or balancing other commitments. You will bring a keen eye for detail, a strong background in molecular biology, and a solid understanding of genomics workflows. With this expertise, you will play a key role in ensuring operational excellence and keeping our cutting‑edge facility running seamlessly.

• Proactively provide reliable cross‑covering support across the spectrum of work in the Genomics STP. This includes sample submission, and independent execution or support of workflows, for example nucleic acid extractions, quality control, bulk and single‑cell library preparation, and spatial assays.
• Confidently operate automated liquid handling platforms for high‑throughput work.
• Monitor QC metrics and implement corrective actions where needed to maintain consistent high data quality.
• Work collaboratively and within our project management framework to ensure timely processing of samples and efficient turnaround for researchers.
• Help to implement new technologies and methods in collaboration with colleagues.
• Optimise and troubleshoot workflows, contributing to continuous improvement and increased efficiency across platforms.
• Provide clear, concise, and timely communication with team members, stakeholders, and scientific collaborators.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in the field and proactively cascade relevant information via appropriate channels.
• Maintain high standards of data integrity and record‑keeping using electronic laboratory notebooks and LIMS.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and contribute to their development and documentation.
• Participate in equipment and lab maintenance schedules ensuring operational readiness.
• Closely adhere to health and safety requirements.

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