Laboratory Technician

About us

The UCL Division of Surgery and Interventional Science is a collaborative and cross-disciplinary environment where clinicians, engineers, allied health professionals and researchers are constantly striving for innovative approaches to treatment. This includes developing highly effective methods which go beyond the boundaries of conventional wisdom and treating each patient as an individual.

About the role

The postholder will be primarily based at our Royal Free campus but will also be required to cover our Stanmore and Bloomsbury campuses if need arises.

The main purpose of this role is to provide teaching, training and support to all staff, students, visitors and external users as required. The postholder will provide full laboratory support to all Academic staff and students of the Division. The Division of Surgery and Interventional Science is an exciting and dynamic environment, and this post provides an excellent opportunity for the right applicant to develop and expand on a laboratory-based career.

Role specific details:
• This role is available from 22 July 2024 until 20 December 2024 in the first instance. • This is an internal secondment role as well, available to current UCL staff only. - ‘Salary is £34,605 - £39,980 per annum inclusive of London Allowance – UCL Grade 6.’ This is a fixed-term role until 20 De cember 2024 in the first instance.
• The advert will close on 26 July 2024 at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended.
• Interview Date(s) are scheduled for: 02 August 2024

About you

The postholder must have a good general education, ideally to BSc or MSc level or equivalent or having acquired substantial relevant experience using and maintaining imaging and physiochemical characterisation equipment. Substantial experience of handling and preparing biological samples for analysis, substantial work experience in a research laboratory and a proven ability to teach laboratory techniques to students and advise on appropriate use of methodology and methodical problem solving are all essential.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

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