Laboratory Technician in Human Developmental Biology Resource Full-time NEW

Laboratory Technician in Human Developmental Biology Resource

The Human Developmental Biology Resource (HDBR) is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the team. HDBR is a MRC/Wellcome-funded national fetal tissue bank that collects and stores human embryonic and fetal samples, and provides this material for scientific and medical research into genetic and developmental disorders (e.g. birth defects). The HDBR also performs project work on behalf of researchers to analyse gene expression during human embryonic development. The appointee will participate in the laboratory work and administration that underpins the resource. Out-of-hours (evening) work is expected on 2-3 days per week, and some tissue collection duties in clinics may also be required. The salary offered in this role is £36,433 – £38,199 per annum and it is initially funded until February 2028 in the first instance.

The post-holder must have a BSc Hons in a relevant subject and basic laboratory experience: e.g. in molecular or cell biology techniques. Experience of tissue dissection, histology and gene expression analysis is desirable. The post-holder must have excellent organisational skills and be able work both collaboratively as part of a team, and independently with minimal supervision.

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

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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.