Laboratory Research Scientist

Job title:

Laboratory Research Scientist

Company:

Francis Crick Institute

Job description

Location: The Francis Crick Institute, Midland Road, LondonContract: Permanent/Fixed term, Full timeSalary: From £36,535 with benefits, subject to skills and experienceAbout usThe 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.To learn more about the Crick, click .About the roleWhat you will be doingThe Schmack Lab investigates the biological mechanisms underlying psychosis, with the goal of developing new biological treatments for psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and uncovering how the brain generates perceptions and thoughts. We work at the intersection of psychiatry, neuroscience, and immunology, committed to visionary and rigorous science that pushes the boundaries of biological understanding relevant to mental illness.You will be working on patient samples to develop assays for detecting autoantibodies targeting the brain. This will be a bench-based role in which you will be working closely with a postdoctoral fellow or senior research scientist and be part of a highly interdisciplinary group.The role will involve contribute to projects that develop and apply in vitro immunological assays and transcriptomic profiling in serum and CSF from individuals with psychosis. The causal role of identified immune alterations will then be investigated using in vivo mouse models.This is an exciting opportunity for a scientist with cell culture experienced, at any stage, particularly for early-career researchers looking to gain hands-on experience prior to a PHD.As a Laboratory Research Scientist at the Crick, you will:

• Conduct and support research on immunological assays for biosamples from patients with psychosis. This includes carrying out experiments independently as well as under supervision of a more senior lab member. Experimental techniques range from tissue processing and preparation, ELISA, plasmid production, cell transfection, flow cytometry and fluorescence microscopy.
• Actively support and maintain a positive and motivating lab atmosphere.

About youYou will bring

• MSc or equivalent qualification in Biology, Neuroscience, Immunology or related fields
• Enthusiasm for translational research on psychosis and for basic immunology and neuroscience
• Experience with basic laboratory techniques (e.g., immunohistochemistry, tissue fixation, ELISA)
• Excellent organisation and communication skills, ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a highly multi-disciplinary team

About Working at the Crick…Our values

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.
• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.

At the Crick, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. If you need assistance with your application, please contact weronika.kucala@crick.ac.ukTo read more about our EDI approach, clickWhat will you receive?We value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development. You can find out more about what we offer .To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.From £36,535 p.a.

Expected salary

£36535 per year

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 01:01:19 GMT

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