Jobs at The Francis Crick Institute

Analyze genomic, transcriptomic, spatial, cytokine, and clinical datasets supporting cancer evolution research. Apply bioinformatics and statistical methods using R/Bioconductor and/or Python in Linux, cloud, and HPC environments. Integrate public and lab-generated sequencing data, collaborate with computational scientists, researchers, and clinicians, interpret biological findings, communicate results, and contribute to multidisciplinary cancer research projects.

Leads biorisk management, health and safety compliance, regulatory engagement, assurance frameworks, audits, inspections, and performance reporting across complex biomedical research activities. Oversees compliance with SAPO, GM (Contained Use), COSHH, and containment requirements, identifies systemic risks, manages regulatory actions, and leads specialist biorisk and compliance teams. Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, regulators, and scientific stakeholders while strengthening safety culture and governance.

Leads genetic modification, cryopreservation, rederivation, and colony management services for genetically altered laboratory animals. Performs hands-on laboratory work, oversees projects and pipelines, troubleshoots complex technical challenges, develops protocols, manages resources, and supports service improvement. Provides technical leadership, supervision, training, and collaboration across research teams while ensuring accurate records, regulatory compliance, health and safety, and high-quality delivery.

Lead AI/ML bioinformatics analyses of complex omics, imaging, and clinical datasets in a biomedical research environment. Develop bespoke analytical tools and pipelines, advise on experimental design, interpret results, mentor colleagues and biologists, and support publication-quality research across multiple collaborative projects.

Senior Legal Counsel providing corporate and commercial legal advice, including M&A, investments, shareholder agreements, fundraising, partnerships, strategic transactions, and complex contracts. The role involves stakeholder management, legal process and technology improvements, mentoring colleagues, and supporting a biomedical research institute. It is a permanent, part-time position requiring an England and Wales solicitor or barrister with significant post-qualification experience.

Develop and deploy machine learning solutions for biological research, build maintainable Python software, collaborate with scientists and technical teams, and support projects from scoping through maintenance. The role requires reproducible scientific software, containerized environments, high-performance computing or cloud experience, and expertise with LLM and agentic frameworks, including developing and evaluating agents, tools, skills, or MCPs.