Laboratory Technician for Psychology

Regent College London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking a part-time Psychology Lab Technician to manage lab operations and provide technical support. The ideal candidate will have experience in a laboratory environment, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of health and safety procedures. This position involves maintaining equipment, assisting with experiments, and supporting teaching and research projects. If you are passionate about psychology and education, apply now to join our dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a laboratory or technical support role.
• Knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures.
• Experience supporting practical teaching or research activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the psychology laboratory.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, software, and inventories.
• Provide technical support during practical classes and research activities.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Health and safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Tools

SPSS

R

Qualtrics

Gorilla

Job description

Role: Psychology Lab Technician
Location: London (Holborn Campus)
Contract: 0.5 FTE (Part-Time)
Salary: £29,000 per annum (pro rata)
Start Date: 7 April

About Us
The Psychology Lab Technician provides essential technical and operational support to ensure the effective running of the psychology laboratory. The role supports teaching, research and student projects, ensuring high-quality laboratory provision, safe working practices and an excellent student experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the psychology laboratory

• Maintain laboratory equipment, software and inventories

• Provide technical support during practical classes and research activities

• Support the use of specialist equipment and research software

• Assist with the preparation and troubleshooting of experiments

• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and conduct risk assessments

• Support laboratory-based teaching, demonstrations and student research projects

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to quality assurance and accreditation activity

Essential Criteria

• Experience working in a laboratory, technical or research support role

• Knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures

• Experience supporting practical teaching or research activities

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Good IT skills and experience with research or data software

Desirable

• Experience working in a psychology laboratory environment

• Familiarity with psychology research equipment (e.g. EEG, eye tracking)

• Experience using research software such as SPSS, R, Qualtrics or Gorilla

• Experience supporting accreditation, validation or audit processes

Compliance Statement

Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a criminal records check, two references, ID and Right to Work verification, and education confirmation. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion, selection for employment is based solely on an individual’s skills, qualifications, and experience relevant to the role.