"BRF Research Scientist (Phenotyping & Procedural Support)"

The Francis Crick Institute

Salary: From £37,300 with benefits subject to skills and experience

Short summary

The Phenotyping & Procedural Support team within the BRF provides specialist support to Crick Scientists and collaborators to design, plan and deliver complex programmes of work involving in vivo procedures and phenotyping pipelines.

You will be involved in conducting in-vivo experiments to project timelines from start to finish, working across different research areas, providing specialist procedural and phenotyping support in all areas of research. You will be instrumental in the delivery of these programmes of work, actively engaging with the Senior Research Scientists within the team to help with the day-to-day management, planning and the practical delivery of the work. Ensuring best animal welfare in procedural support & therefore reliability & reproduction of scientific research, will be a key part of the role.

This role is suited to someone with experience of holding a Home Office licence, with a depth of experience across in vivo research and experiments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of, and commitment to applying, the principles of the 3Rs in all aspects of animal research.

Key Responsibilities

• To participate across all areas of the Phenotyping & Procedural service and specialising in some key skills.
• Assisting other members of the team, as well as the wider BRF, to achieve the delivery of specialist procedural services that support scientific research at the Crick.
• Performing and becoming expert in a range of regulated/non-regulated procedures to stakeholders and being aware when each is applicable.
• Possessing contemporary knowledge of Home Office approved procedures and best practice. To develop a considerable knowledge base across all aspects of this work helping to improve and update techniques and protocols.

About you

You will have:

• Will have a relevant qualification and /or significant relevant experience in the laboratory animal field *
• Possess and regularly uses a Home Office Licence (PIL A, B, L&E1) with considerable procedural experience *
• Experience of training of other staff members
• Very good written and oral communication skills
• Very good working knowledge of ASPA and Health and Safety legislation *

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.

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