Experimental Project Manager

MRC - Mary Lyon Centre – In Vivo Team

About Us

The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) is located in an expanding science and innovation campus in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research. As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support several research groups across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human diseases, such as cancer, developmental disorders and neurodegeneration.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity at the MLC to join our In Vivo team as an Experimental Project Manager. You will be the main point of contact between researchers and technicians, advising, planning and organising experiments using genetically altered mouse models. We are looking for someone that has a strong scientific background, including experience in experimental design, as well as good knowledge on the use of genetically altered models and exceptional organisational and communication skills.

All work will be carried out under Home Office regulations (Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act amended 2012) after thorough ethical justification.

Main Duties/Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with researchers to set up new experiments, including requirement gathering, advising on the best course of action, checking relevant licencing, and generating detailed experimental plans
• Generate quotes and timelines for new experiments
• Responsible for the delivery and completion of experimental plans, communicating between teams to ensure that all work is carried out on time and to the correct standards
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 for all projects for which the post-holder is responsible
• Review and quality check data produced in projects for which the post-holder is responsible
• Assist in writing and critiquing of new project licences for experimental work at the MLC

About you

You will need to have:

• PhD in Genetics or Biology
• Post-doctoral or equivalent position managing a research project
• Experience working with statistics and analysing experimental data
• Experience in designing studies
• Genuine interest in the welfare of animals
• Experience in working under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act

Benefits

Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits, from a defined-benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement, to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and a salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme. In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the work of a world-class medical research organisation.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting role and be part of a team dedicated to ground-breaking research, we would love to hear from you. For full details and to apply please click on the 'Apply' button above.

Please quote reference 2094.

The closing date for applications is 29th March 2026.