Technical Specialist Change Manager – Fish Research Facility Part-time NEW

Technical Specialist Change Manager – Fish Research Facility

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the establishment of a new TRAC-registered Fish Research Facility within UCL Biosciences. Working closely with Faculty and Divisional leadership, academic stakeholders and technical teams, you will take ownership of the project from business case development through to operational delivery and handover. The role combines strategic project management, stakeholder engagement, financial planning and technical leadership to create a sustainable, high-performing research facility that supports UCL's world-leading zebrafish research community.

You will oversee the planning, implementation and governance of the facility, ensuring it is delivered on time, financially viable and aligned with the Division's wider research infrastructure. The post also involves providing strategic oversight of specialist zebrafish research technologies, genomics and imaging platforms, whilst identifying opportunities to introduce innovative technologies and capabilities that enhance research excellence across UCL.

This is a fixed-term appointment for 17 months and is expected to be predominantly site-based to support engagement with researchers, technical teams and operational stakeholders. An acceptable DBS check is required to carry out this role. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff.

You will have an MSc (or equivalent experience) in a relevant biological or physical sciences discipline, together with substantial experience working within a research laboratory, core facility or research infrastructure environment. You will bring strong project management skills and a proven ability to lead complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, budgets and competing priorities.

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of zebrafish research and associated technologies, alongside experience of laboratory operations, health and safety management, equipment procurement and facility development. You will be a confident communicator, capable of building effective relationships with academics, technical specialists, professional services colleagues and external partners.

We are looking for an individual who combines strategic thinking with a practical, delivery-focused approach, and who is motivated by the opportunity to create a sustainable research facility that will support cutting-edge bioscience research for years to come.

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 and expenses
• 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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