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About the Role
This role provides expert biological safety advice and support across the Francis Crick Institute, helping to maintain safe systems of work and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements during a 14-month maternity cover period.
Responsibilities
- Act as a key point of contact for biological safety queries, providing clear and pragmatic advice to research groups and support teams.
- Support delivery of biological safety objectives set by the Lead Biological Safety Specialist.
- Review risk assessments relating to biological agents and genetic modification.
- Advise on the safe storage, transport and disposal of biological materials, including GMOs.
- Support Biological Agent and Genetic Modification Safety Committee (BAGMSC) processes and meetings.
- Provide guidance on work within containment level laboratories, working with user groups and relevant stakeholders.
- Support incident response and investigations, helping identify causes and appropriate actions.
- Coach and support staff to improve understanding and application of biological safety requirements.
Requirements
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in a biological science or related field.
- Practical understanding of working with biological agents and associated risks.
- Experience of biological risk assessment and application of appropriate control measures.
- Experience of working with genetically modified organisms (or supporting GM risk assessments).
- Working knowledge of health and safety legislation in a scientific or technical environment.
- Ability to provide clear, proportionate advice in a complex and fast-paced setting.
- Experience working in or advising on containment facilities (CL2/3, ideally 4) - Desirable.
- Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH or equivalent) - Desirable.
Skills
- Biological safety advice
- Risk assessment
- Biological agents
- Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
- Health and safety legislation
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Workload management
- Incident response
- Containment facilities (CL2/3, ideally 4)
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Fixed term
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Subject to skills and experience
Education Level
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in a biological science or related field
Salary/Compensations
- From £45,209 per annum
Benefits
- 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
- Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
- 24/7 GP consultation services.
- Occupational health services and mental health support programs.
- Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
- Back-up care for dependents.
- Childcare support allowance.
- Annual leave purchase options.
- Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
- Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.
- Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.
About the Company
- The 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.
- The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines.
- A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions.
- We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture.
- We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher.
- This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research.
- Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
Equal Opportunity
- At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery.
- We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances.
- We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences.
- We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply.
- If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: karen.au@crick.ac.uk