Laboratory Research Scientist – Microbiology & HTS

The Francis Crick Institute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

GP services

Occupational health support

Eye care vouchers

Gym discounts

Bike-to-work

Restaurant on-site

Social spaces

Job summary

The Francis Crick Institute in London is seeking a Laboratory Research Scientist to join the Johnson Lab on a fixed-term 3-year contract. You will perform molecular biology and microbiology experiments, contribute to high-throughput screening, and help generate data for antibacterial drug discovery.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in a related field, have hands-on experience with PCR, cloning, sequencing, and data analysis in a collaborative environment, and are motivated to advance infectious

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, biological engineering or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in PCR, cloning and DNA extraction, alongside microbial culture.
• Experience with next-generation sequencing and high-throughput experimental approaches.
• Strong organisation, record-keeping and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow and improve experimental protocols and deliver agreed work independently.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Motivation to contribute to antibacterial drug discovery research.
• Familiarity with high-throughput screening, automation, liquid handling or plate-based assays.
• Basic data analysis skills using R, Python or similar.
• Experience working with external collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular biology and microbiology experiments, including strain construction and growth assays.
• Support high-throughput and phenotypic screening experiments.
• Prepare sequencing libraries and screening plates.
• Process, quality-check and analyse experimental data.
• Contribute to method development, troubleshooting and laboratory protocols.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and help keep the laboratory organised.
• Work closely with scientists across the lab, Crick technology, platforms and external collaborators.

Skills

Molecular biology

PCR

DNA extraction

Cloning

High-throughput screening

Data analysis

Teamwork

Motivation to antibacterial drug-diso

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or related field

Tools

Next-generation sequencing

Automation

Liquid handling

Plate-based assays

R

Python

Microbial culture

Job description

The Francis Crick Institute in London is seeking a Laboratory Research Scientist to join the Johnson Lab on a fixed-term 3-year contract. You will perform molecular biology and microbiology experiments, contribute to high-throughput screening, and help generate data for antibacterial drug discovery.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in a related field, have hands-on experience with PCR, cloning, sequencing, and data analysis in a collaborative environment, and are motivated to advance infectious