Laboratory Support Staff

University College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a technical support staff member for its School of Pharmacy. Applicants should have at least two A Levels in relevant subjects or equivalent qualifications. Responsibilities include ensuring practical classes run smoothly by preparing and maintaining laboratory materials and cleaning. Ideal candidates will have experience in relevant technical roles and a solid understanding of safety protocols. This position offers ample holiday and other employee benefits, promoting a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

41 Days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant technical/scientific role.
• Basic understanding of Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry Sciences.
• Experience in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to teaching laboratories.
• Prepare and wash glassware, autoclave waste, and restock consumables.
• Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Understanding of Health & Safety regulations

Education

Two A Levels in relevant subjects or equivalent qualifications

Job description

The Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) combines the strengths of UCL’s basic biological and preclinical sciences, some of its constituent research departments have long and distinguished histories thatूबर traced back to the early nineteenth century when UCL was founded and there are 11 Nobel Laureates associated with Life Sciences. The Faculty continues to build on existing strengths in cell and developmental biology, computational biology, evolutionary and population genetics, cellular and circuits neuroscience, and structural and molecular biology.

The School of Pharmacy has a proud record of teaching innovation and is able to attract high quality students at both undergraduate (MPharm) and postgraduate (taught Masters level) as well as hosting a thriving postgraduate researcher and postdoctoral early career researcher population. In addition, staff are encouraged to engage with professional and scientific organisations at leadership level and we consider ourselves to be important contributors to the pharmaceutical and scientific community. We emphasise and emphasise developing a friendly and nurturing workplace where diversity is enthusiastically welcomed and a considerate environment is actively promoted. We encourage public outreach and are active in areas such as fighting counterfeit medicines, raising public awareness of science and promoting literacy and health in developing countries.

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This role is part of a team of three members of staff and provides essential technical support to our teaching laboratories within the School of Pharmacy, helping to ensure practical classes run smoothly and safely. The main responsibilities include washing and preparing glassware, autoclaving waste, restocking autoclave consumables, and supporting general laboratory housekeeping after teaching sessions. The role involves regular manual handling and other repetitive tasks as part of the routine upkeep of busy teaching laboratories. This position is well suited to someone who enjoys teamwork, takes pride in maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness, and wants to contribute to an excellent learning environment for our students.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Caroline Reuter at [e-mail].

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About You

The successful candidate will primarily support the teaching laboratories in the School of Pharmacy, which deliver practical education for MPharm and MSc courses. The selection criteria include

• A minimum of two A Levels in relevant subjects or equivalent vocational qualifications (NVQ, Apprenticeship, City & Guild), plus some experience in a relevant technical/scient UFOCEDOS & scientific role.
• Or considerable work experience in a relevant technical/scientific role.
• An understanding of Health & Safety regulations and procedures.
• A basic understanding of science (within the areas of Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry Sciences).

Experience in a laboratory environment is desirable

What we offer

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• 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

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

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