Research Technician

UCL Eastman Dental Institute; London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution seeks a candidate to provide technical support for a groundbreaking project aimed at understanding diabetic retinal disease. The successful applicant will engage in hands-on experiments and analysis, supporting medical advancements through research. An ideal candidate will possess a relevant science degree and have experience in tissue analysis.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Enhanced parental pay

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science discipline required.
• Experience in sectioning and immunocytochemistry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for a research project on diabetic retinal disease.
• Conduct experiments with primary human endothelial cells and analyze mouse eye tissue.

Skills

Immunocytochemistry

Analysis of animal tissues

Education

Science degree (Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or Physiology)

Job description

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Salary: UCL Grade 5 spine point 18 (£32,000 per annum, including London Allowance)

Duration: The funding for this post is available for 33 months until 31/03/2026, in the first instance.

The job holder will provide technical support for a research project joint-funded by Diabetes UK, Fight for Sight, Macular Disease Society, and Moorfields Eye Charity. The aim is to investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying diabetic retinal disease and how such mechanisms can be targeted for therapeutic purposes. The work will include experiments with primary human endothelial cells as well as analysis of mouse eye tissue.

Please note this role is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship.

About you

The role requires a science degree such as Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or Physiology. Experience with the analysis of animal tissues by sectioning and immunocytochemistry would be an advantage.

What we offer

Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure and bank holidays as well as enhanced parental pay and more.