Cell and Molecular Biology Lab Technician

The UCL Ear Institute is a leading centre for hearing research in Europe, situated within one of the strongest neuroscience communities in the world at University College London. Neuroscience at UCL is ranked 1st in Europe and 2nd in the world (Thomson Reuters Essential Science Indicators).

UCL is a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment that provides excellent opportunities for training and career development. The Institute also undertakes teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as having an extensive portfolio of short courses. It houses several cross-disciplinary facilities incorporating multiple research groups including a molecular & cellular laboratory and cell culture facility.

The Cell and Molecular Biology Technician will provide core support to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the multi-user Cell and Molecular Biology (C&MB) Labs. The post holder will ensure that laboratory equipment is maintained in good working order, provide safety training and inductions to lab users and assist with facilities management of the lab, managing buildings issues and planning around crisis management. They will also undertake the role of Deputy Departmental Safety Officer (DSO).

Note to job applicant: A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Please copy and paste the person specification criteria into your “Statement in support of your application” and describe underneath each criteria how you meet it, giving examples, you will be scored on how you meet each criteria as part of the shortlisting process.

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

This is a permanent full time role for an enthusiastic and proactive laboratory technician with experience of working in a biological science research laboratory in higher education or similar environment. You will have a demonstrable ability to communicate well and work both within a team and under your own initiative. You will have experience of providing technical support for research activities implementing e health and safety policies within a lab environment and some experience of common biomedical techniques. You will have a commitment to providing a responsive and helpful service and a desire to develop in the role.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with team of clinical scientist and researcher and contribute towards supporting the lab members in the common journey.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact g.damodaran@ucl.ac.uk

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

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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. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.