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

We are looking for someone with the skills, knowledge, and ability to provide our students with training, teaching and support for the use of a variety of imaging and physiochemical characterization equipment as well as the provision of teaching, training and support with related sample preparations, the setup and clean-up of teaching laboratories for our taught BSc and MSc courses and the contribution to laboratory-based teaching.

The successful candidate will assist with the maintenance and running of the equipment to a high standard and ensure that all health and safety regulations are complied with. The postholder will also be required to assist academic staff with student teaching.

Other

• The advert will close on 29th January 2025 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) TBC
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About you

The post holder must have good general education to BSc, MSc levels or equivalent or having acquired substantial relevant experience.
Experience of handling and preparing biological samples for analysis and imaging.
Experience of working in a laboratory environment.
The successful candidate must also have the ability to teach laboratory techniques to students and advise on appropriate use of methodology and methodical problem solving.
Research background with experience in tissue and/or cellular/molecular biology.
Experience of being in a safety role would be advantageous.

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.

Customer advert reference: B02-08207

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