Senior Animal Laboratory Technician UCL

British Neuroscience Association; London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Animal Laboratory Technician to join their innovative research team. This role is pivotal in advancing our understanding of dementia through hands-on animal husbandry and collaboration with top researchers. You will manage transgenic mouse lines, oversee genotyping, and ensure compliance with Home Office regulations. The successful candidate will possess a BSc in biological sciences, strong organizational skills, and a passion for contributing to groundbreaking research. Join a dedicated team that is making significant strides in the fight against dementia.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining transgenic mouse lines and genotyping mice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for animal husbandry within the labs and monitoring Home Office licenses.
• Manage transgenic mouse lines and perform genotyping as required.

Skills

Animal Husbandry

Genotyping

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

BSc in Biological Sciences

Tools

Home Office Personal Licence

Job description

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Vacancy Reference Number B02-08688 Closing Date 1 Jun 2025 Salary £43,374 £51,860 per annum Address UK DRI at UCL, Queen Square- On site Duration The role is available from 01 June 2025 and funded by the UK DRI at UCL for two years in the first instance.

Dementia is the greatest health challenge of our century.

To date there is no way to prevent it or even slow its progression, and there is an urgent need to fill the knowledge gap in our basic understanding of the diseases that cause it.

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.

Research from UK DRI at UCL covers the journey from the patient to the laboratory and back to the patient with improved diagnosis, biomarkers and candidate therapies put to the test. Led by Professor Karen Duff, UK DRI Centre Director, the team will address the key unanswered mechanistic questions that link genetic and lifecourse factors to dysfunction in molecular pathways, in cells and in neural systems during the progression of the dementias.

We are now recruiting a Senior Animal Laboratory Technician to join the UK DRI laboratory team based at the Cruciform Building. You will interact daily with research staff at all levels, helping to facilitate research at the UK DRI.

You’ll be responsible for animal husbandry within the labs and the monitoring of Home Office licenses. You’ll manage transgenic mouse lines, and perform and oversee genotyping on mouse lines as required. You’ll also be the lead contact and trainer for mouse-related work, and assist in animal protocol writing and execution.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Centre, the UK DRI Central Team, the Queen Square Institute of Neurology, and central services within UCL. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are therefore essential.

You’ll have a BSc in biological sciences (or a related subject), a Home Office personal licence, and experience of maintaining transgenic mouse lines and genotyping mice. Experience of working in a university research lab is essential, as is the ability to prioritise effectively, manage a cycle of projects, 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.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Dr Soyon Hong ([e-mail]).