Applications Specialist Full-time NEW

Applications Specialist

Applications are invited for two Applications Specialist positions within the microarray stream at UCL Genomics, UCL's largest genomics facility, based in the Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children. UCL Genomics provides cutting-edge technologies, expert guidance, and comprehensive support to enable high-quality genomic research. These posts have arisen due to the large increase in projects to this important stream. The postholders will be responsible for the end-to-end workflows of all methylation clinical microarray processing projects. The postholders will also support the extractions, quality control and genotyping streams. The positions contain a strong element of collaboration and service provision, and a large proportion of the work will involve provision of genomics services for both internal and external users. The postholder will be expected to work closely with a range of collaborators including scientists, clinicians, industry professionals, service facility providers and PIs as well as other facility staff to ensure projects are delivered in a timely manner. These posts are available initially until December 2027 with the possibility of extension.

We are seeking two highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with a strong interest in genomic technologies and considerable practical experience in molecular biology techniques. In particular, the successful candidate will have hands-on experience of microarray technology and sample quality control procedures. Experience of methylation microarray processing and data handling would be desirable, although full training will be provided. We are particularly interested in candidates who are keen to develop their expertise within a collaborative genomics facility and contribute to the delivery of a high-quality service provision. As key members of the team, we are seeking effective team players who can work collaboratively with others but is also able to work independently and manage their own workload. A proactive approach, attention to detail, good communication skills and a commitment to providing an excellent service will be important attributes for success in this role.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some 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

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

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/ If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Madhur Sharma on ich.hr@ucl.ac.uk quoting job reference.