Research Technician

About us

Biosciences is one of the world’s foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences and one of the largest Divisions within UCL, undertaking a significant amount of research and teaching. The Division has a diverse portfolio addressing all areas of biology from protein interactions to cell function, organism development, genetics, population studies and the environment. Computational modelling approaches are frequently used alongside experimental research programmes and much of our research crosses traditional boundaries, including the relationship of biodiversity to the health of the planet. Activity is underpinned by high calibre science technology platforms and state of the art equipment. Educational activity includes a range of undergraduate programmes, an expanding number of Masters Programmes and a substantial number of postgraduate research students.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Biosciences Research Department of Structural and Molecular Biology as a core funded Research Technician.

You will become an active member of the Department and assist in delivering our ambitious research programmes by providing general and specialist biochemistry/biophysics lab support for the timely delivery of our research objectives.

About the role

The main purpose of this position is to provide technical support for the multiuser instrumentation including isothermal calorimetry, CD spectrometry, spectrophotometry and FTIR spectroscopy, and to facilitate other research related activities by assisting with the running and organisation of multiuser labs, including health and safety, experimental procedures and analysis of results.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Biosciences staffing at biosciences.staffing@ucl.ac.uk.

About you

You will have specialised knowledge to be able to maintain and set up equipment for experiments and run tests for the applicable research area.

You will be adaptable, willing to learn, quick to assimilate information and establish your own support networks across UCL. An excellent eye for details, organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders are essential requirements.

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