Laboratory Technician for the Centre for Rapid Online Analysis of Reactions (ROAR)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Laboratory Technician at a cutting-edge research facility in London. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to support innovative projects in synthetic chemistry and AI-driven research. You will be responsible for maintaining laboratory operations, training users on advanced analytical equipment, and ensuring a safe working environment. With a commitment to fostering a collaborative atmosphere, this position is perfect for those eager to contribute to groundbreaking research while enjoying a supportive and diverse workplace. Embrace the chance to advance your career at a world-leading institution.

Benefits

39 days’ annual leave

Generous pension schemes

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in lab maintenance and ensuring operational equipment.
• Practical experience in using chromatographic and spectroscopic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and training for lab users.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards in the lab.

Skills

Chromatographic equipment operation

Spectroscopic equipment operation

Health and Safety compliance

Training users

Troubleshooting equipment

Automation workflows

Programming in Python

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Relevant scientific discipline

Tools

HPLC

LCMS

UV-Vis spectrometer

IR spectrometer

Job description

Laboratory Technician for the Centre for Rapid Online Analysis of Reactions (ROAR), London

Client:

Imperial College London

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

01.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.06.2025

Job Description:

We are inviting applicants for a part-time one-year laboratory technician position at the Centre for Rapid Online Analysis of Reactions (ROAR) facility, based in Chemistry at the Molecular Sciences Research Hub (MSRH) in White City.

ROAR is a charge-out facility which offers access to state-of-the art automated reaction platforms and analytical instruments dedicated to the study of reactions through acquisition of large quantities of high-quality data. The facility supports multiple internal and external research projects based on its mission to enable researchers to perform cutting edge data-led research in synthetic chemistry.

AIChemy, the UK’s first research hub to develop artificial intelligence (AI) for chemistry, also based in the MSRH, seeks to both develop new AI approaches and to increase the uptake of AI in the chemistry community. As such, the Hub brings together AI researchers from many subdisciplines and both experimental and computational chemists while also offering access to the state-of-the-art automated workflows for data curation and closed-loop discovery.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team and provide technical assistance across ROAR and AIChemy. The postholder will be based in the ROAR facility and responsible for supporting its daily laboratory operations, alongside assisting with the cross-over equipment maintenance of both the ROAR facility and AIChemy kit.

Your duties and responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):

• Providing daily technical and experimental support including training users and troubleshooting equipment.
• Ensuring all users meet the relevant training requirements – this includes training in the use of the automated platforms and analytical equipment.
• Overseeing cleaning and alignment, regular diagnostics, calibration and maintenance of specific scientific instrumentation.
• Monitoring the health and safety of the ROAR labs including ensuring that all Health and Safety documents and procedures are in place, up-to-date and complied with.

You will be an enthusiastic and engaging individual, fostering a friendly and supportive research environment, and capable of liaising between the ROAR facility and AIChemy Hub. You should have prior relevant experience from industry or an academic environment. You may also be involved in collaborations, particularly within the Automation, Analytical and Digital Chemistry space, including but not limited to SMEs as well as internal users.

• Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• Day-to-day lab maintenance, including but not limited to: ensuring the lab is an orderly space, is well stocked, and equipment is operational
• Practical experience in using and operating chromatographic equipment (in particular, HPLC, LCMS, and preparative-LCMS)
• Practical experience in using and operating spectroscopic equipment (in particular, UV-Vis and IR)
• Experience in maintaining analytical instruments, including setup, calibration, troubleshooting and repair.

Desirable experience includes one or more of the following: practical experience in automation and high-throughput experimental workflows; practical experience in programming and using automated robotic arms; coding in Python.

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various and resources to support your personal and professional .

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Created on 01/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom