Research Technician

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom UCL Eastman Dental Institute Full time

About the role

This is an outstanding opportunity for an enthusiastic Research Technician to join the department and participate in a project to investigate how variants in the GBA1 gene contribute to the pathogenesis of Dementia with Lewy bodies.

This is a lab-based research technician post and you will work collaboratively with other members of the Gegg group and their collaborators at UCL. This project will allow you to develop and advance a broad range of laboratory skills involving, but not limited to, culturing of iPSC and differentiation into cortical neurons, biochemical techniques such as western blotting, immunofluorescence, and an introduction to mass spectrometry.

The post is available from 01 June and funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK for one year in the first instance.

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team ().

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Dr Matt Gegg ().

A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.

About you

You’ll have a BSc (or equivalent) in neuroscience or a related topic, general laboratory competence, and experience with cell culture preparation and cryopreservation. You’ll be meticulous in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, with strong numeracy and problem-solving skills. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary setting are also essential.

What we offer

Starting salary offered at £34, per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

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

41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 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 Immigration loan Relocation scheme for certain posts On-site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

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