LMS 2481 Science Technology Graduate Programme

Summary:

The MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) is a biomedical research institute where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine.

The Science Technology Graduate Programme offers aspiring scientists the opportunity to work across the LMS’s portfolio of research facilities to develop their technical expertise through high-quality training in cutting-edge biomedical research technologies. In addition, the programme supports the professional development of scientists by teaching them research facility management and offering a variety of training courses, workshops, and other growth opportunities.

We are looking for two talented graduates who hold a BSc, but do not hold either a MSc or MSci, in a relevant scientific discipline to join our Proteomics and Metabolomics Facilities. In our Proteomics Facility, one graduate will be introduced to state-of-the-art mass spectrometry, sample preparation and bioinformatics, enabling them to develop expertise in characterising complex proteomes to unravel cellular mechanisms at the functional level. In our Metabolomics Facility, one graduate will be introduced to mass spectrometry-based approaches to analyse small molecules (polar metabolites, drugs, and lipids) and study metabolism at the cellular level in biological samples.

At the start of the programme, Science Technology Graduates will be assigned to a single research facility, where they will undertake most of their work. Subsequently, they will have the opportunity to interact with other research facilities to broaden their knowledge and practical experience. Graduates will also participate in developing facility methods and techniques, and in improving the Institute’s environmental sustainability.

These positions offer graduates a host of benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, and access to employee shopping and travel discounts.

These positions require the post-holders to work full-time, on-site, either in the laboratory or in the office as required, with no opportunity for remote work.

These positions do not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship; therefore, we are unable to sponsor applicants who are not eligible to work in the UK.

Relevant Documents:

Programme Handbook

Job Description

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must have home UK status, i.e. you are a British citizen or Irish national or have a permanent right to live in the UK and have lived in the UK for three full years at the time of their application.
• Applications from graduates are strongly encouraged if they:
  • Belong to underrepresented backgrounds
  • Are the first in their families to go to university
  • Have received financial hardship bursaries during their academic careers
• Applicants must have a 2:1 or above in their BSc in a relevant scientific discipline, awarded in 2023 or later, or set to be awarded before August 2026.

Application Timeline:

• Application Deadline: Sunday, 9^th August 2026 (23:55)
• Applicants informed of outcome: Thursday, 27^th August 2026
• Reference Deadline: Thursday, 3^rd September 2026 (23:55)
• Panel Interviews: Monday, 7^th and Tuesday, 8^th September 2026
• Outcome communicated: Friday, 11^th September 2026
• Programme Start date: Monday, 28^th September 2026

Please note:

• These posts are not open to candidates who hold a standalone Master’s degree (MSc) or an Integrated Master’s degree (MSci).
• Applicants should only submit their application once they have uploaded a completed supporting statement and acceptable evidence of their Bachelor’s degree, such as a degree certificate or official transcript.
• Candidates must be available for the in-person interview dates and the programme start date.

Final appointments will be subject to pre-employment screening.