Research Technician

The Bartlett School of Planning UCL; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Research Technician to contribute to groundbreaking research in neurodegenerative diseases. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, preparing and analyzing human tissue samples, while developing essential laboratory skills. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this opportunity not only promises professional growth but also the chance to make a significant impact in the field of neuroscience. Join a team dedicated to advancing research and clinical service activities that could change lives.

Benefits

41 Days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced parental pay

Employee assistance programme

Discounted medical insurance

Qualifications

• General histology laboratory competence and experience.
• Ability to work to strict objectives and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare human brain and tissue samples for analysis.
• Collaborate with team members on research projects.

Skills

Laboratory Skills

Histology

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

BSc in Neuroscience

Equivalent in related topic

Job description

Ref Number B02-08686 Professional Expertise Research and Research Support Department School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02) Location London Working Pattern Full time Salary £35,930-£41,255 Contract Type Fixed-term Working Type On site Available for Secondment No Closing Date 12-May-2025

About Us

The Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences is a world-leading group that brings together expertise across the clinical and basic science spectrum of the physiology and pathology of human movement and movement disorders.

The Department incorporates groups from the Queen Square and Royal Free campuses of the Institute and includes the Reta Lila Weston Institute and the Movement Disorders Centre (MDC), which supports research and clinical service activities for the multi-disciplinary group of movement disorders clinical academics across UCL and its affiliated hospital (NHNN).

The Queen Square Brain Bank (QSBB) is also a part of the Department and houses one of the largest collections of brains with neurodegenerative diseases in Europe.

About The Role

We have an outstanding opportunity for a Research Technician to participate in a project to develop a world leading nervous system tissue resource based on a portfolio of high value, deeply phenotyped patient and control cohorts.

The project aims to provide the translational neuroscience community with a step change in neurodegenerative disease and control tissue resources, underpinning the exponential growth in research into these conditions.

Based in the lab, you will work collaboratively with other QSBB team members to prepare human brain, skin, and other somatic organ tissue and fluid samples and primary cell cultures for archiving and downstream digital pathology and genetic analysis. You will develop and advance a broad range of laboratory skills involving, but not limited to, tissue and cell culture preparation for freezing and processing into paraffin, section preparation using microtome and cryostat, basic histochemistry, immune-histochemistry, immuno-fluorescence, digital slide scanning and file sorting, primary cell culture preparation and cryopreservation from tissues, such as skin and dura mater.

The post is available immediately and funded by the Medical Research Council for one year in the first instance with the possibility of extension.

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team ([e-mail]).

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Professor Tom Warner ([e-mail]) and Dr Zane Jaunmuktane ([e-mail]).

A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.

About You

You will have a BSc (or equivalent) in Neuroscience or a related topic and general histology laboratory competence. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and numeracy skills are essential, as are time management, organisational, and networking skills, with the ability to work to strict objectives.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer 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
• On-site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance
  
  

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and we are committed to advancing the careers of everyone. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives; visitour EDI websitefor more information about our initiatives and priorities. The Institute also holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

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+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.

Available documents

Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

• download: 2025-04-Research Technician (Jaunmuktane, CMN)-Job Description & Person Specification.pdf
• download: UCL Guidance for Candidates.pdf

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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