UYSC Laboratory Technician, The Royal Institution

UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London seeks a Laboratory Technician for the UYSC. This role involves providing technical assistance to ensure a safe, inspiring and educational experience for visitors. The successful candidate will deliver science workshops and develop engaging content for various programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to enter the field of Science Communication. Salary is approximately £28,000 - £29,000 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to the UYSC team.
• Ensure visitors have a safe and educational experience.
• Facilitate and present science workshops.

Skills

Technical assistance

Science Communication

Workshop delivery

Creative design

Job description

UYSC Laboratory Technician, The Royal Institution

Deadline 12 Jan 2026 Organisation The Royal Institution Job title UYSC Laboratory Technician Location London Salary c£28,000 -29,000 per annum

This is an exciting and varied role offering a first step into Science Commiunication, providing technical assistance to the UYSC and ensuring our visitors have a safe, inspiring and educational experience.

The Urenco Young Scientist Centre (UYSC) is an imaginative laboratory space at the Ri, where young people from Years 3-13 can experience and explore science outside of the classroom.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the delivery of workshops in the UYSC where students become a scientist for the day, testing their own scientific ideas by designing creative, hands-on experiments.

As the successful applicant, you will initially focus on providing technical assistance to the UYSC team, ensuring our visitors have a safe, engaging and educational experience. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in presenting workshops and developing content for them; to contribute to the Ri’s wider science communication programmes, including the family, schools and public programmes as well as the world famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES .