Senior Research Technician

UCL Eastman Dental Institute; London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

UCL Eastman Dental Institute seeks a Senior Research Technician for a project on Alzheimer's disease. The role involves coordinating research plans and collaborating with a team in a prestigious laboratory environment. Candidates must have a Personal Licence and experience with transgenic mouse lines, along with strong communication skills.

Benefits

41 Days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced parental leave

Additional annual leave purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining transgenic mouse lines.
• Experience in a research laboratory environment.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate closely with team members and manage study plans.
• Contribute to research on neuron and glia interactions in Alzheimer’s disease.

Skills

Basic rodent handling

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Personal Licence

Tools

animal-based project tracking software

Job description

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Senior Research Technician Role at the Crick

We are seeking a Senior Research Technician to join our laboratory as part of an ongoing research initiative focused on understanding the interactions between neurons and glia in Alzheimer’s disease.

You will be part of a team whose primary research goal is to elucidate the cellular responses that contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. As the main point of contact between the Crick’s Biological Research Facility and the lab’s research staff, you will coordinate closely with team members to establish and manage study plans involving animal models.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, international research environment, contributing to world-class science under the leadership of a renowned expert in Alzheimer’s biology.

The position is available from August and is funded by the UK DRI for two years initially.

If you require reasonable adjustments or a more accessible application format, or have queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team. ()

For informal enquiries regarding the role, contact Dr. Lorena Arancibia. ()

A full job description and person specification are available below.

About You

You will have a Personal Licence, experience in maintaining transgenic mouse lines, and using animal-based project tracking software (MCMS, PyRAT, or equivalent), along with basic rodent handling and administration skills.

Experience working in a research laboratory environment and the ability to communicate and collaborate professionally with a diverse range of individuals are essential.

This role qualifies for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. UCL welcomes applications from international applicants requiring a visa.

What We Offer

Starting salary ranges from £43,000 to £44,000 per annum, including London Allowance.

We also offer excellent benefits, including:

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