Senior Research Technician

4 days ago

London, United Kingdom UCL Eastman Dental Institute Full time

About the role

We are now recruiting a Senior Research Technician to establish and develop the collection, processing, storage, and analysis of biological samples within the existing longitudinal biobanking projects at UCL.

You will be key to the main aim to use biological substrates that can be collected during disease progression to monitor disease progression and treatment response, and elucidate the role of systemic inflammation, immunosenescence, and the Brain-Gut Axis in the progression of ALS pathology. You will be primarily focused on biorepository management for EXPERTS ALS and U2EM.

The post is available immediately and funded by a grant from the NIHR BRC 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 Professor Andrea Malaspina ().

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

About you

You’ll have an MSc degree in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related discipline and experience in the extraction, storage, and evaluation of viability of mononuclear blood cells (PBMCs) for in-vitro and flow-cytometry. Experience with the use of biosample management platforms and software and in the optimisation and writing of protocols for blood sample processing, storage and biobanking is essential. An in-depth and working knowledge of biobanking licensing rules and regulation and a working knowledge of GCP and GLP in clinical laboratory setting are also required.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to act on your own initiative are also required for this role.

This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

What we offer

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 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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