Technician

UCL Eastman Dental Institute; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

UCL Eastman Dental Institute is looking for a Laboratory Support Technician to enhance practical classes and maintain laboratory equipment. The ideal candidate will have a level 5 qualification in a relevant Science field, alongside essential laboratory skills. Enjoy a range of benefits including 41 days of holiday and a defined benefit pension scheme. This role emphasizes a commitment to health and safety standards within the laboratory setting.

Benefits

41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, eight bank holidays and six closure days)

Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)

Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

Qualifications

• Proven laboratory skills in higher education settings.
• Experience instructing others is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test new practical classes for teaching laboratories.
• Maintain and manage laboratory equipment for practical classes.
• Provide technical support for Tissue Culture facilities.

Skills

Practical laboratory skills

Knowledge of Biology

Knowledge of Biochemistry

Knowledge of Microbiology

Communication skills

Education

Level 5 qualification (HNC, HND, or foundation degree) in relevant Science field

Job description

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The primary purpose of this position is to:

• Develop and test new practical classes working with relevant academic staff.

• Work with the technical team to assist in the organisation of the daily running of teaching laboratories, ensuring tidiness/cleanliness and the provision of general laboratory services so that a complete, streamlined and professional preparation and maintenance of all instruments, equipment and other set- up required for teaching practical classes held in the teaching laboratories at the UCL School of Pharmacy can be provided as required by the Technical Manager - Teaching Laboratories.

• Test, adjust, and repair laboratory equipment and apparatus; arrange repairs and quotations by communicating with external contractors and engineers when required and requested by the Technical Manager—Teaching Laboratories and/or Dept. Laboratory Manager (Pharmaceutics).

• Ensure that standard and specialised laboratory equipment is used appropriately and safely and that any faults are reported as per relevant protocols directly to the Technical Manager or the Safety Officer.

• Provide technical support for the Tissue Culture facilities spread across the building throughout the year. This includes aiding in the general maintenance of apparatus/laboratory equipment; maintaining and managing the online booking system, ensuring new users are trained to use the equipment, correctly moving and fitting compressed gas cylinders from the store and around the building; awareness of the relevant Health and Safety procedures and observing the local rules.

We will consider applications to work part-time, flexibly, and on a job-share basis wherever possible.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information.

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require the right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have any queries about the role, please get in touch with Dr Steve Bunting at . If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please get in touch with the HR Administrator at stating the advert reference number in the subject line.

About you

You must have a level 5 qualification (HNC, HND, or foundation degree) in a relevant Science field or subject area and proven knowledge of Biology, Biochemistry, or microbiology.

Experience in practical laboratory skills developed in a higher education setting, alongside experience instructing others, is also essential.

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, eight bank holidays and six closure days)

• An additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme

• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)

• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

• Relocation scheme for certain posts

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service