Scientific Equipment Care (SEC) - Service Engineer

Second Renaissance; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Francis Crick Institute is seeking a Service Engineer to maintain and repair scientific equipment crucial for research. With responsibilities ranging from conducting maintenance tasks to managing external service engineers, this role provides opportunities for knowledge sharing within a dynamic team in a leading biomedical research institute.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave

Pension scheme with up to 16% employer contributions

24/7 GP consultation services

Occupational health services

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Significant experience in equipment service engineering or related field.
• Demonstrable experience with centrifuges and incubators.

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting maintenance activities on scientific equipment.
• Identifying, sourcing and procuring replacement parts for reactive tasks.

Skills

Electronic fault finding

Mechanical aptitude

Technical communication

Education

ONC or City Guilds FTC in electrical / electronic engineering

Job description

Scientific Equipment Care (SEC) - Service Engineer

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.

About the role
Researchers at the Crick are operating over 35,000 pieces of scientific equipment. It is vital that equipment is well maintained and returned to service quickly following breakdown. The Scientific Equipment Care Service team provides high quality, responsive, and cost effective, in-house service to maintain and repair scientific equipment, minimising disruption to scientific operations in the event of equipment failure.

We are looking for a Service Engineer to join the Scientific Equipment Care at the Crick. You will be responsible for the repair of all scientific equipment in the building, being able to assess and, diagnose and fault find on scientific apparatus. The main machinery you will be working on will be centrifuges and incubators, therefore prior knowledge of this machinery will be essential, although you will also be working on and repairing a diverse portfolio of scientific assets withing the laboratories and specialist science technology platform.

You will be joining a team of multiskilled engineers, where knowledge sharing is encouraged and you will have plenty of opportunity to expand your own knowledge and understanding as well as share your expertise knowledge with your colleagues.

What you will be doing
As a Service Engineer at the Crick, your duties will include:

• Planning and conducting planned maintenance activities on Scientific equipment/instruments
• Planning and conducting reactive maintenance tasks on scientific equipment / instruments
• Maintain quality performance standards of systems through routine test and calibration
• Managing the work of external service engineers
• Advising and maintaining on critical spares inventory
• Identifying, sourcing and procuring replacement parts for reactive tasks
• Identifying specialist skills training for new technologies relevant to role
  
  This role requires some moderate manual handling.
  
  About you
  You will bring:
• ONC or City Guilds FTC in electrical / electronic engineering or relevant engineering discipline
• Significant experience in equipment service engineering or related field
• Demonstrable experience of electronic electrical and fault-finding and repair of a wide range of devices including centrifuges and incubators
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams
• Ability to communicate well in order to explain technical issues to non-technical personnel
  
  About Working at the Crick
  Our values
  Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture!
• We arebold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.
• We areopen. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
• We arecollegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.
  At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. Weare aDisability Confident: Committedemployer andwant to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and sowe'llmake reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you needassistancewith applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post)please email: [e-mail]
  
  What will you receive?
  At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:
• Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK
• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
• 24/7 GP consultation services.
• Occupational health services and mental health support programs.
• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
• Work-Life Balance:
• Childcare support allowance.
• Annual leave purchase options.
• Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
• Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.
• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.