Research Technical Specialist (Mass Spectrometry) Full-time NEW

Research Technical Specialist (Mass Spectrometry)

The main purpose of this position is to provide general and specialist research support including leading on method development in relation to Mass Spectrometry. The post-holder will work within a team supporting facilities within UCL School of Pharmacy research department of Pharmaceutical and Biological Chemistry, and will be line managed by Dr Nikita Harvey (NMR Facility Manager). The role will involve working alongside and providing cover for other specialist services technicians in the division, helping to organise resources, provide training and technical advice, prepare samples, prepare grant applications/papers/presentations and contribute to the development of local procedures.

You will be an enthusiastic, team-player with good practical experience in and theoretical knowledge of using and troubleshooting in Mass Spectrometry and Cell Culture. You must have BSc/Level 6 qualification in a relevant Chemical or Biological Sciences subject or equivalent experience and proven knowledge of research techniques and methodologies relevant to Mass Spectrometry and Cell Culture. Experience in laboratory management in a Chemical/Biological Sciences research laboratory and/or facility is also essential.

The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work. 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

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. Our division holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.