Laboratory Technician London, England
Job description
About us
UCL is one of the foremost universities in Britain and the world. The Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering is one of the largest Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering departments in the UK and is proud to host internationally-leading research groups covering a broad range of activities and is spread over several sites. Our staff and students have a diverse range of interests and expertise, covering many areas of physics, engineering, medicine, physiology, computer science, and mathematics. This provides a highly stimulating multidisciplinary environment for learning and for scientific research. In addition to our research activities, we run a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.
About the role
This will be a busy role, in a fast-paced environment, and the post holder will be expected to be adaptable, quickly assimilate information, and to establish their own support networks across UCL. The main role of the post holder will be to provide technical support for the Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering undergraduate teaching laboratory. The Biomedical Engineering undergraduate laboratories have a strong engineering foundation with focus in mechanic testing, design and electronics. Support will also be provided for the department’s wider operations as required. This could involve work in other laboratories and teaching spaces, including large scale projects that have specific deadlines. This may occasionally involve being flexible with working hours to achieve these deadlines. The post holder will be expected to engage in suitable training to increase their knowledge and skills, and in conjunction with this, to develop their role within the department in accordance with their aptitude and abilities. 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.’ This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.
About you
Candidates must have a minimum of BTEC Higher National Diploma (or equivalent) in engineering or related discipline, with extensive experience working in a laboratory environment or equivalent experience. A Degree qualification in Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline is desirable. Knowledge of electronics and/or mechanical testing and ability to engage constructively with students and staff while under pressure are essential criteria.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 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 nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have any queries about the role, please contact Jia Chuan Khong, Teaching Laboratories Manager on [email protected] 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 contact Medphys HR on [email protected] The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more. We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Support Staff.
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. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/ Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.
