Senior GeMS Scientist: Cryopreservation & Gene Models

Crick; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave

Pension Scheme

Health & Well-being

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

The Francis Crick Institute is seeking a Senior Laboratory Research Scientist for the BRF GeMS team. You will lead practical genetic modification, cryopreservation and rederivation activities, ensuring high-quality service delivery and collaboration with the GeMS leadership.

Based onsite in London, you will supervise staff, manage projects and drive improvements in colony management and cryo workflows with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in murine cryopreservation, ART and genetic manipulation.
• Strong track record in planning and delivering scientific services.
• Experience with animal models and colony management.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex scientific tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform practical work in genetic modification, cryopreservation and rederivation of laboratory animals.
• Lead cryopreservation and rederivation activities across the Crick.
• Act as a technical expert in rodent ART and cryopreservation.
• Support GeMS project delivery, scheduling and quality standards.

Skills

Murine cryopreservation

ART

Genetic manipulation

Animal husbandry

Colony management

Project management

Scientific service provision

Troubleshooting

Education

Biological subject or related science

Job description

The Francis Crick Institute is seeking a Senior Laboratory Research Scientist for the BRF GeMS team. You will lead practical genetic modification, cryopreservation and rederivation activities, ensuring high-quality service delivery and collaboration with the GeMS leadership.

Based onsite in London, you will supervise staff, manage projects and drive improvements in colony management and cryo workflows with internal and external partners.