Instrumentation and Analytical Technician

About us

UCL School of Pharmacy is one of the world’s leading centres of excellence for pharmaceutical science, education and professional engagement.

The Research Department of Pharmaceutics has particular research strengths in pharmaceutical materials science, drug delivery, and clinical pharmaceutical science. It has state-of-the-art equipment for pre-formulation studies and for the manufacture and characterization of a wide range of dosage forms and drug delivery systems.

The Department has an outstanding reputation in research to determine the fundamental properties of pharmaceutical materials (drugs and excipients) and to relate these to product performance and clinical applications. It houses visiting scientists, MSc and MRes students and runs two successful MSc programmes; the MSc in Pharmaceutics and the MSc in Pharmaceutical Formulation and Entrepreneurship (PFE). The two MSc programmes attract a cohort of 100-120 students per year and have historically been very successful (more than 400 students have graduated since 2002).

About the role

An Instrumentation and Analytical Technician is required to support the MSc programmes and research activities within the research department. This includes the preparation and supervision of practical classes and training events, and overseeing the management of selected item of both teaching and research apparatus and equipment (in terms of routine maintenance, servicing, updating and replacement, booking and training).

The post-holder will be required to contribute to the development and delivery of certain practical sessions in the Pharmaceutics/PFE MSc programmes. They will also be the lead technical support for the MSc research projects, arranging and delivering training, planning, and ensuring the provision of consumables and basic equipment for the projects.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. For more information, Conditions of Service for Research, Teaching and Professional Services Staff.

About you

Applicants must have experience of working as a technician in a laboratory environment, familiarity with UCL processes (particularly as regards health and safety), and an understanding of the fundamental concepts of pharmaceutics and the associated analytical techniques.

You must also have experience in the set-up, maintenance, and use of analytical instrumentation, including method development and have the technical ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits which can be seen in the link below:

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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here.

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