Science Operations Administrator

The Francis Crick have an exciting opportunity available for a Science Operations Administrator???? to join one of the world’s leading research Institutes at a crucial time in its evolution, and play a definitive role in shaping it for the future. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis. This role has the potential to progress to a Science Operations Co-ordinator role after 12 months. In return, you will receive a competitive salary starting from £31,185 per annum, with benefits, subject to skills and experience.

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 Science Operations Administrator role:

As a Science Operations Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the needs of the science at the Crick, using independent judgment and initiative to meet the evolving needs of the Institute. Working as part of a team, you will provide comprehensive administrative support across various scientific groups.

The role is essential in ensuring all scientists and science related teams receive the high-level administrative assistance they require in order to focus on their science. 

What you will be doing… 

As a Science Operations Administrator at the Crick, you will: 

Providing general administrative support to all laboratory-based staff

Acting as the first point of contact for staff queries, addressing them promptly and effectively

Coordinating and arranging internal and external events (including seminars, laboratory meetings, special interest group meetings, etc.), including booking meeting rooms, equipment, preparing visitor itineraries, advertising events on internal and external platforms, and arrange reimbursements as necessary

Organising domestic and overseas travel and accommodation and produce concise travel itineraries for Group Leaders & STP Leads and their visitors

Overseeing the processing and tracking of travel and expense claims in line with established policies, providing support for complex reimbursement cases

Conducting administrative and floor inductions for new staff members joining the institute

Supporting Group Leaders & STP Leads with recruitment tasks, including co-ordinating with HR, organising interviews, ensuring all documentation is submitted, and assisting with onboarding new staff

Skills and experience we are looking for in our Science Operations Administrator????:

A degree or equivalent experience

Proven experience of providing high-level administrative support to a diverse team, of people, with the ability to adapt to operational needs within a research or lab environment

Strong IT skills, inc. Microsoft Office packages, databases and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of seniority

Extensive experience working in a sensitive and confidential environment

High degree of flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and open-ended tasks

Strong focus on process management, with the ability to adapt to evolving procedures and manage multiple process documents efficiently

Excellent written communication skills

What will you receive?  

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: 

Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. 

Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. 

Health & Well-being: 

24/7 GP consultation services. 

Occupational health services and mental health support programs. 

Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. 

Work-Life Balance: 

Back-up care for dependents. 

Childcare support allowance. 

Annual leave purchase options. 

Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.

Closing date: 11th May 2025

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Science Operations Administrator, please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!

All offers of employment are subject to successful security screening and continuous eligibility to work in the United Kingdom