Senior Anatomical Pathology Research Technician

UCL Eastman Dental Institute; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UCL Eastman Dental Institute offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Anatomical Pathology Research Technician in London. The role involves assisting in the curation of a unique nervous system tissue resource. Candidates should hold a related degree and have proven mortuary experience. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including 41 days of holiday and an on-site gym.

Benefits

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

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in mortuaries as an Anatomical Pathology Technician.
• Strong understanding of laboratory and mortuary safety standards.
• Methodical and reliable approach to deliver work to agreed standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with curation of human post-mortem nervous system tissue resource.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team in neurodegenerative disease research.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science, Anatomy, or related discipline

Job description

Senior Anatomical Pathology Research Technician, London

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Anatomical Pathological Research Technician to join the team at QSBB. You will assist with the curation of a unique human post-mortem nervous system tissue resource, helping to advance diagnostics and research in neurodegenerative diseases.

You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team including histology and research technicians, administrators, neuroscientists, and clinicians at QSBB—one of the oldest and largest brain banks in the world.

An honorary contract will be sought from UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, for which a DBS check will be required.

The role is available immediately and is funded by a grant from the Reta Lila Weston Trust for two years 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.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Professor Tom Warner and Natalie Woodman.

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

About you

You will have a degree in Biomedical Science, Anatomy, or a related discipline, along with proven experience working in mortuaries as an Anatomical Pathology Technician. General laboratory competence and a strong understanding of laboratory and mortuary safety standards, quality control procedures, and relevant NHS regulatory requirements are essential. Equally important is the proven ability to deliver work to agreed standards, demonstrating a methodical and reliable approach, and excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

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 holidays, 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
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service