LifeArc | Life Sciences: Biology Research

Why complete our Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at LifeArc. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced7-8 hoursNo gradesNo assessments

Welcome to our programme! We are so excited to have you here.

LifeArc started out as MRC Technology, commercialising scientific research funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC), and today we are a leading U.K. medical research charity. We are self-funding, using our investment portfolio to support our charitable activities. We partner and work with academics, industry, charities and patient groups to unlock the potential of early-stage science.

During this programme, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a LifeArc team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our Biology Research team does every day. You’ll learn how to optimise experimental conditions, analyse data to determine optimal conditions, synthesise evidence and collaboration and present your results.

We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at LifeArc!

Skills you will learn and practice:

Critical Analysis

Extracting Relevant Information

Experimental Controls

Data Visualisation

Statistical Analysis

Coding

Reporting Analysis Results

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Communication

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at LifeArc. No live sessions, all self-paced.

Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.

Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Tasks in this program

Task One: Optimise experimental conditions

1-2 hours

Design a multiplexed experiment to optimise an in vitro neuronal differentiation protocol

What you'll learn

Hands-on experience in experimental design for fibroblast-to-sensory-neuron differentiation.
How to understand the differentiation protocol steps, including lentiviral particle generation and cell culturing.
How to develop research skills in optimizing conditions and interpreting results.

What you'll do

Analyze the differentiation protocol for optimization needs.
Complete an Excel template for experimental design.

Reviews

Over 600

5 Star Reviews

"I like that I get to be exposed to many sets of skills that I have not encountered before. I was able to experience using RStudio to analyse my data. This is very valuable as it gives me optional ways to critically analyse my data in the future. Additionally, this program gives an incredible widescope training in research from experimental plannin..."-- Student from University of Leeds

"I like how flexible it is, so I can finish the course according to my own time and pace. The structure of each task is quite clearly laid out and the website is quite self-explanatory, so I was able to complete the programme independently. I also like that there are additional resources for further reading, and example answers for me to check my wo..."-- Student from Imperial College

"I think the program was very beneficial! I learned a lot about what a work experience might be like at LifeArc, and I gained skills in understanding how biology is applied in realistic situations, data analysis in R, and synthesis. I also appreciate the practice runs as they're very helpful!"-- Student from University of Rochester

"This program has not only strengthened my ability to perform the tasks required at LifeArc but it has also given me an in-depth knowledge of what a Biology researcher performs daily."-- Student from Monash University

"Shows what I could expect from a job in Biosciences and guides me through the tasks step by step so it does not feel overwhelming, or go over my head."-- Student from The Robert Gordon University

Not the right career for you?

Why complete our Job Simulation

How it works

Tasks in this program

Reviews

Life Sciences: Biology Research

Get Career Ready

Get Career Ready