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About the Role

The Serio Lab is seeking a Senior Laboratory Research Scientist to lead hardware development, instrument prototyping, and technical build activities for the VISIBLE platform. This role involves working within an interdisciplinary team to develop, assemble, and troubleshoot complex instrumentation, including microscopy, robotics, and automated laboratory systems, as the project transitions from an academic platform toward a potential spin-out company.

Responsibilities

Build, assemble, integrate, and maintain hardware components and instrument modules for the VISIBLE platform.
Support development and troubleshooting of microscopy, robotics, motion-control, fluidics, environmental-control, and imaging-interface components.
Develop custom prototype components using CAD, 3D printing, machining, fabrication, and rapid prototyping.
Support electronics, wiring, sensor integration, circuit development, PCB prototyping, and control-system testing.
Collaborate with software developers, AI specialists, and researchers to resolve hardware/software integration challenges.
Prepare SOPs, technical documentation, maintenance records, risk assessments, wiring diagrams, and validation materials.
Support demonstrations, training, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting for internal and external users.

Requirements

Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in engineering, instrumentation, biomedical engineering, electrical/electronic engineering, physics, robotics, or a related discipline.
Strong hands-on experience in hardware development, instrument build, prototyping, laboratory automation, or scientific instrumentation.
Experience assembling, troubleshooting, calibrating, and maintaining complex technical systems or research instruments.
Practical experience working with mechanical, electrical/electronic, optomechanical, robotic, sensor-based, or motion-control components.
Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and collaborative skills.
Ability to communicate technical issues clearly and document hardware builds, tests, and maintenance processes.

Skills

Hardware development
Instrument prototyping
Laboratory automation
CAD
3D printing
Machining
Rapid prototyping
Electronics and wiring
PCB prototyping
Microscopy
Optomechanics
Robotics
Fluidics
Biofabrication
Motion-control systems
Hardware/software integration

Location

London, UK

Work Type

Full-time
Fixed-term (2-year)

Education Level

Relevant qualification in engineering, instrumentation, biomedical engineering, electrical/electronic engineering, physics, robotics, or a related discipline

Salary/Compensations

From £47,080

Benefits

Visa sponsorship eligibility
28 days of annual leave plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays
Defined contribution pension with employer contributions up to 16%
24/7 GP consultation services
Occupational health and mental health support programs
Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans
Back-up care for dependents
Childcare support allowance
Annual leave purchase options
Discounted gym memberships
Bike-to-work scheme
Shopping discounts
Subsidised on-site restaurant
Career development programs

About the Company

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute.
The Serio Lab focuses on stem-cell biology, bioengineering, microscopy, automation, and disease modelling.
The VISIBLE platform is an imaging-driven system for building, monitoring, and analyzing complex biological models.
The institute is a charity founded by the Medical Research Council, Cancer Research UK, Wellcome, UCL, Imperial College London, and King’s College London.

Equal Opportunity

The Francis Crick Institute is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
The institute actively encourages applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences.
The institute is a Disability Confident: Committed employer and provides reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process.