Research Technician

Ref Number B02-08589

Professional Expertise: Administration and Business Support

Department: School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location: London

Working Pattern: Part time

Salary: See advert text

Contract Type: Fixed-term

Working Type: On site

Available for Secondment: No

Closing Date: 08-May-2025

About Us

UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science (ICS), based in the Faculty of Population Health Sciences, aims to foster interdisciplinary research across SLMS. Our broad research spans laboratory science, clinical translation, experimental medicine, healthcare evaluation, implementation, and policy. More information can be found at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ics.

About The Role

We seek a part-time research technician funded by the British Heart Foundation to support studies on a novel regulator of vascular function linked to hypertension. The project involves working with mutant strains, genotyping, and investigating vascular integrity and function based on prior data indicating vascular abnormalities in POU4F2/Brn-3b KO mice.

About You

Applicants should have a BSc in biomedical science, physiology, biochemistry, or an equivalent qualification, with experience in laboratory techniques such as solution preparation, pipetting, tissue culture, and PCR. The ability to organize work efficiently, communicate effectively, and collaborate well within a team is essential.

What We Offer

• 41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance. More info at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we value diversity as a driver of creativity and innovation. We are dedicated to equality of opportunity, fairness, inclusivity, and creating a sense of belonging. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, recognizing our commitment to gender equality. More details are available at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/.

Available Documents

Download the attached documents via the links below:

• BHF 2022-vascular project-job description -Technician.docx