Research Technician

UCL AI Centre; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute is hiring a Research Technician for its Biomarker Factory team in London. This role involves handling biomarker samples, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting of results. Candidates should have a BSc in a Biomedical field and experience with immunoassays. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including ample annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)

Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme

Defined benefit pension scheme (CARE)

Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

On-site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme

Discounted medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with immunoassays is essential.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are required.
• An understanding of the UK DRI is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure samples are handled correctly for biomarker projects.
• Measure samples accurately and report results promptly.
• Provide detailed reports to the leadership team.

Skills

General laboratory competence

Immunoassays

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

BSc in a Biomedical subject

Tools

Basic lab equipment (centrifuge, pipette)

Job description

Ref Number B02-08692 Professional Expertise Laboratory Technical and Lab 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 15-Jun-2025

About Us

The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is the biggest UK initiative supporting research to fill the major knowledge gap in our basic understanding of the diseases that cause dementia.

We are a globally leading multidisciplinary research institute of 700 staff investigating the spectrum of neurodegenerative disorders causing dementia, driving a step change in our understanding of neurodegeneration and accelerating the discovery, development and delivery of interventions that will help diagnose, treat and ultimately prevent dementia.

Based within the DRI at UCL, the Fluid Biomarker Lab was set up in 2021 with a vision to create a biomarker platform for the DRI and the wider neurodegenerative disease research community, that can undertake the larger studies to inform dementia research, clinical trial set-up and treatments for all neurodegenerative diseases.

About The Role

We are seeking a Research Technician to join the Biomarker Factory team to ensure that samples for biomarker projects are handled correctly, measured in an accurate and timely manner, and their results reported to the Biomarker Factory leadership team with enough detail for sign off.

The role is available immediately and is funded by the UK DRI until 31 March 2028 in the first instance.

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 Dr Amanda Heslegrave ([e-mail]).

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

About You

You will have a BSc in a Biomedical subject (or equivalent experience), and experience with immunoassays. General laboratory competence and the ability to use basic lab equipment such as centrifuge/pipette is essential, as are excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills. An understanding of the UK DRI, an interest in its research work, and a commitment to supporting high quality research is also a requirement.

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. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

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