Laboratory Research Officer - Goehring Lab

Posted 3 hours 5 minutes ago by Francis Crick Institute Ltd

Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Role Overview

Laboratory Research Officer - Goehring Lab at the Francis Crick Institute. Fixed term position through 19 March 2027 on Crick terms and conditions of employment. Salary from £31,695 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support daily laboratory operations, including inventory management, ordering supplies, equipment maintenance and coordination with team members.
  • Assist with the planned move of the Goehring Lab to Oxford University, liaising with stakeholders and Science Operations.
  • Collaborate with lab members on research projects and provide experimental or technical support.
  • Contribute to an independent research project in genetics, CRISPR Cas9 or quantitative imaging tailored to your interests.
  • Participate in academic activities such as group meetings, journal clubs, seminars and scientific meetings.
Key Qualifications
  • Significant experience working with C. elegans (desirable).
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and record keeping.
  • Basic programming experience in Python (desirable).
  • Experience with imaging techniques (desirable).
Minimum Criteria
  • Educated to BSc. or equivalent in Biology or a related field.
  • Previous research experience.
Benefits
  • 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
  • Defined contribution pension with employer contributions up to 16%.
  • 24/7 GP consultation services, occupational health services and mental health support programmes.
  • Eye care vouchers, discounted healthcare plans and subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces.
  • Back up care for dependants, childcare support allowance, annual leave purchase options and bike to work scheme.

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities and experiences. All applicants will be treated fairly and provided reasonable adjustments where necessary. Please note the position is closed as of 1 July 2026.