Senior/ Principal Laboratory Research Scientist

Job Description Senior/ Principal Laboratory ResearchScientist /n/n Reporting to: Charlie McTernan /n/n Contact term:This is a full-time, fixed term [24 months] position on Crick termsand conditions of employment. /n/n About us… /n/n The Francis CrickInstitute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute underone roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vitalresearch to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such ascancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerativeconditions. /n/n The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovationand exploration across many disciplines. A space where thebrightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answersto crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamicenvironment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-artinfrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curiousculture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments,divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach thatsupports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risksand carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a spacefor discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science intobenefits for human health and the economy. /n/n About the role…/n/n We are looking for a skilled organic chemist or chemicalbiologist to join the team and help manage our lab as well asleading projects within the lab, either as an SLRS, or withappropriate experience, as a PLRS. /n/n This is an excitingopportunity to join a vibrant and diverse team of 14 chemists andchemical biologists, working at a leading biological researchinstitute. /n/n If you have a PhD in any of the following fieldsSynthetic Organic Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, ChemicalBiology, or Solid-Phase Peptide Synthesis, and have experience inorganic synthesis and/or cell culture, this would be a greatopportunity for you. /n/n The projects you will be working on willfocus either synthetic chemistry or work at the boundary ofchemical synthesis and chemical biology. You will also be key inhelping the PI allocate resource and space, organise equipmentmaintenance, manage relationships with Contract ResearchOrganisations and Science and Technology Platforms, lead on healthand safety within the group, and coordinate grant writing. /n/nCollaboration is key at the crick and will this role there isopportunity to work across group and with different technologyplatforms. You will be supported to develop new skills at theinterface of chemistry with biology, with support fromworld-leading Science and Technology Platform scientists. /n/n Whatyou will be doing /n/n As a SLRS/PLRS at the Crick, you will: /n/n/n/t - Investigating research questions and developing specificresearch project(s) under guidance from Group Leader /n/t -Providing specialist advice and guidance, sharing knowledge andexpertise for the benefit of others /n/t - Providing a significantcontribution to the production of research papers for publication,presenting findings to group members and other internal andexternal audiences /n/t - Develop ideas for generating researchincome, and present detailed research proposals /n/t - Act as asource of information and advice to other members of the group onscientific protocols and experimental techniques. /n/t - Have apro-active approach to the management of health and safetyprotocols and play a leading role within the group in ensuringcompliance with safety policy. /n /n/n About you… /n/n You willbring…. /n/n /n/t - PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and/orSupramolecular Chemistry and/or Chemical Biology and/or CellBiology and/or Solid-Phase Peptide Synthesis or related field. /n/t- Expertise in organic synthesis and/or cell culture and assaydesign /n/t - Track record of writing papers as evidenced bypublications or submitted manuscripts in referred journals /n/t -Evidence of data presentation at scientific meetings /n/t - Show anability to work supportively in a laboratory environment /n/t -Demonstrate ability to assist in laboratory management and grantwriting /n/t - Evidence of ability to supervise and educate juniorco-workers and take part in joint projects /n /n/n Please ensureyou read the complete Job Description click here for more info./n/n About Working at the Crick… /n/n Our values /n/n Everyone whoworks at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing theCrick’s mission and shaping our culture! /n/n /n/t - We are bold.We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas andapproaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. /n /n/n /n/t- We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and makesure our activities are visible to the outside world. /n /n/n /n/t- We are collegial. We show respect for one another, workcooperatively and support the wider community. /n /n/n At theFrancis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusionare essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. Weare committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued,respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of theirbackground, identity, or personal circumstances. We activelyencourage applications from individuals of all genders,ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We want to ensure thateveryone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and sowe'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let usknow when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e.,would like to apply by phone or post) please email: /n/n To find out more about life at theCrick click here. /n/n What will you receive? /n/n At the FrancisCrick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offeran extensive range of benefits to support their well-being anddevelopment: /n/n /n/t - Visas: Applicants for this role will beeligible for sponsorship to work in the UK /n /n/n /n/t - GenerousLeave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days overChristmas and bank holidays. /n /n/n /n/t - Pension Scheme: Definedcontribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. /n/n/n /n/t - Health & Well-being: /n /n/n /n/t - 24/7 GPconsultation services. /n /n/n /n/t - Occupational health servicesand mental health support programs. /n /n/n /n/t - Eye carevouchers and discounted healthcare plans. /n /n/n /n/t - Work-LifeBalance: /n /n/n /n/t - Back-up care for dependents. /n /n/n /n/t -Childcare support allowance. /n /n/n /n/t - Annual leave purchaseoptions. /n/t - Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support,community and inclusive social events. /n /n/n /n/t - Perks: /n/n/n /n/t - Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, andshopping discounts. /n /n/n /n/t - Subsidised on-site restaurantand social spaces for team interaction. /n /n/n /n/t - Development& Recognition: Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a paystructure with performance-linked progression. /n