Senior Scientific Officer - Dr Graeme Clark

CRUK Scotland Institute; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research institution in the UK is seeking a Senior Scientific Officer to enhance its Molecular Technologies Service. The role involves supporting the delivery of Next Generation and Single-Cell Sequencing services, along with maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will have significant Molecular Biology experience and a BSc in Biomedical Science. Employee benefits include competitive salary, generous leave, and pension schemes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

40.5 days annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Free life assurance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Interest free season ticket loans

Additional maternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Access to employee benefit schemes

On-site secure parking

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Molecular Biology.
• Knowledge of sequencing techniques essential.
• Ability to perform quality control checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision and development of services.
• Perform sample reception and quality control.
• Load sequencing runs and conduct post-run QC.

Skills

Molecular Biology experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Next Generation and Single-Cell Sequencing techniques

Education

BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Job description

Salary: From £28,344 to £45,357 based on qualification and experience.

About us

The CRUK Scotland Institute is a cancer research institute, situated in Glasgow with approximately 250 researchers split across 30 research groups consisting of PIs, postdoctoral scientists, PhD students and scientific officers. It is one of Europe's leading cancer research centres, supporting cutting‑edge work into the molecular mechanisms of cancer development. As well as core support from Cancer Research UK, the Institute also receives an additional third of its total income from external grants and industry collaborations. It has an excellent reputation for fundamental cancer research, including world‑class metabolism studies and renowned in vivo modelling of tumour growth and metastasis. Its research ethos is about excellence, honesty, openness, accountability and integrity

Position outline

We have an exciting opportunity to join an advanced technology group in the institute, focussing on Single Cell & Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies.

Currently, the Molecular Technologies Service provides specialist advice & services to a wide range of research groups throughout the Institute and to local University of Glasgow affiliates/collaborators. We have established a core offering centred around NGS, covering; mRNAseq, total RNAseq, ChIPseq and Whole Exome sequencing amongst others, and we are continually striving to add more assays to our service repertoire. We also offer sequencing services via an in‑house Illumina NextSeq 2000 benchtop sequencer, and a single cell library preparation service focussing on (but not limited to) 10X workflows, which are supported by an in‑house Chromium X microfluidics instrument.

We seek to hire a Senior Scientific Officer to assist in the provision and continued development of the services offered Institute wide. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of service provision and support overall workload, with daily duties involving (but not limited to); sample reception, RNA/DNA sample quality control, bulk RNA/DNA library preparations using kits from a range of suppliers, single‑cell sample receipt & library preparations, preparing & loading sequencing runs and performing basic post‑run QC to ensure routine quality standards are met. The post‑holder will also be involved with planning and processing of pilot experiments with a view to implementing both new technologies and working practices available to service users.

The ideal applicant will possess a BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent and have extensive Molecular Biology experience. Experience and knowledge of both the theory and practice of Next Generation and Single-Cell Sequencing techniques is essential. Excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work well in a team are essential, as the role is integral to the delivery of high quality services to a wide range of users.

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Graeme Clark [e-mail].

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our overarching research ethos at the Institute is about excellence, honesty, openness, accountability and integrity. The diversity of our staff and students is also what makes the Institute such a vibrant place to work and advance discoveries in cancer research. Family friendly policies, our collaborative ethos, a focus on good mental health and well‑being and opportunities for all help to create an enjoyable and inclusive workplace where your voice matters.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 40.5 days annual leave including bank holidays (FTE)
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Free life assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Additional maternity pay for 6 months at full salary
• Shared parental leave including up to 6 weeks paid at full salary
• Cycle to work scheme saving tax and NI on cycle purchase and spreading repayments over up to 12 months
• Access to employee benefit schemes with discounts on supermarkets, cinema, travel and much more.
• On‑site secure parking

All applications must be made via our website:
https://www.crukscotlandinstitute.ac.uk/careers/scientific-officers.html

Closing Date: 21st November 2025