Qa Laboratory And Insectary Technician

Imperial College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College London’s Translational Research and Training Facility (TRTF) at Silwood Park invites applications for a QA Laboratory and Insectary Technician. You will implement and maintain the quality management system while hands-on working in the lab and insectary on mosquito biology, DNA extraction and PCR tasks.

You will collaborate with teams across quality, biosafety and project management to ensure research activities meet regulatory standards, provide guidance on quality processes,

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and maintaining quality systems in a regulated lab environment.
• Hands-on laboratory skills and experience with molecular biology workflows.
• Ability to work with insectary procedures and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Perform QA activities, document control, SOP development and CAPA management.
• Support laboratory and insectary operations, including DNA analysis workflows.

Skills

QA Processes

Laboratory Work

Insectary Operations

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

PCR

DNA extraction

Document control systems

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a QA Laboratory and Insectary Technician to join the Translational Research and Training Facility (TRTF) at Imperial College London's Silwood Park Campus. The TRTF is a £5m state-of-the‑art facility supporting the Target Malaria programme, an international not-for-profit research consortium developing innovative genetic technologies to help reduce malaria transmission.

This unique role combines Quality Assurance (QA) responsibilities with hands‑on laboratory and insectary activities within a highly regulated translational research environment. You will play an important role in supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of our Quality Management System (QMS), while also contributing to laboratory and insectary operations, including work with wild‑type and genetically modified mosquito colonies.

Working closely with colleagues across quality, laboratory operations, insectary operations, biosafety, regulatory affairs and project management, you will help ensure that research activities are delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance and scientific excellence.

You will support the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of quality systems across the TRTF, including document control, SOP development, audit preparation, management of deviations and CAPAs, and monitoring compliance with regulatory and project requirements. You will provide day‑to‑day support and guidance to staff on quality processes and help maintain training and quality records.

Alongside your QA responsibilities, you will contribute to the effective operation of laboratory and insectary facilities, supporting the maintenance and monitoring of mosquito colonies, performing routine laboratory procedures, and assisting with molecular biology activities such as DNA extraction and PCR. You will ensure accurate and traceable record‑keeping, prepare reagents and consumables, support equipment management and maintenance activities, and uphold high standards of health, safety, biosafety and containment.

The role also offers opportunities to contribute to staff training, continuous improvement initiatives and collaborative projects that support the translation of innovative genetic technologies from research into real‑world application.

You will support the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of quality systems across the TRTF, including document control, SOP development, audit preparation, management of deviations and CAPAs, and monitoring compliance with regulatory and project requirements. You will provide day‑to‑day support and guidance to staff on quality processes and help maintain training and quality records.

Alongside your QA responsibilities, you will contribute to the effective operation of laboratory and insectary facilities, supporting the maintenance and monitoring of mosquito colonies, performing routine laboratory procedures, and assisting with molecular biology activities such as DNA extraction and PCR. You will ensure accurate and traceable record‑keeping, prepare reagents and consumables, support equipment management and maintenance activities, and uphold high standards of health, safety, biosafety and containment.

The role also offers opportunities to contribute to staff training, continuous improvement initiatives and collaborative projects that support the translation of innovative genetic technologies from research into real‑world application.

Imperial College London is consistently ranked among the world's leading universities and offers a collaborative, inclusive and dynamic working environment. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a pioneering global health programme addressing one of the world's most significant infectious diseases while developing your expertise across quality assurance, laboratory science and insectary operations.

Imperial offers a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, and access to a wide range of staff benefits, including opportunities for training, professional development and career progression.

QA Laboratory and Insectary Technician London, GB