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.
Biomedical Engineering is multi-disciplinary. The undergraduate laboratories have a strong engineering foundation in both mechanical and electronic fields, and are planning to broaden this to support basic tissue engineering practicals.
About the role
The main role of the post holder will be to work closely with existing electronic and mechanical technicians to provide technical support for undergraduate lab activities. The post holder will be the primary support for wet lab and bioscience-related practical. The post holder will also be required to develop other skills (such as basic electronic and mechanical). Specific training will be provided in such cases. The technician is also responsible for monitoring and maintaining a safe working environment within the teaching laboratories.
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 during the term times.
This will be a busy role specially during term time, in a fast-paced environment, and the post holder will be expected to be adaptable, proactive and quickly assimilate information.
The post holder will be expected to engage in suitable training to increase their knowledge and skills, and in conjunction with this, they will have opportunities to develop their role within the department in accordance with their aptitude and abilities.
The post holder is expected to take a proactive approach to their work, making suggestions for improvements in working methods and implementing them under the guidance of their line manager, as well as to establish their own support networks across UCL.
For more information about this role, please contact j.c.khong@ucl.ac.uk for more information.
This is a fixed-term role for 3 years.
About you
The successful applicant will possess a degree in Biomedical Engineering or Biomedical Science, Biotechnology and Biological Science. They will need to have experience working in a Wet Lab environment, competence in accurate and reproducible ample quantity solution preparation using Wet Lab equipment. The applicant will need to demonstrate ability to learn to use new equipment and technical software, and then effectively teach it to students. Wet Lab skills such Cell Culture, Cell Staining, Fluorescent Microscopy, and experience in maintaining Wet lab equipment (e.g. pipette, Ph meter and spectrometer) or with programming and manufacturing experience and familiarity with tools such as Matlab, Arduino, Python, 3D printer and laser cutter will be highly advantageous.
Moreover, the successful candidate will exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team. They will possess strong written and oral communication abilities, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Impeccable organisational skills, coupled with an unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of laboratory practice, will be essential attributes.
Furthermore, the successful applicant will demonstrate adaptability, innovation, and a commitment to continual professional development. If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute to a stimulating academic environment, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our dedicated team.
Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter: In the Cover Letter please evidence how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. Please upload this in the cover letter attachment section of the application form. By including a Cover Letter, you"can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the online application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.)
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
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
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.
The advert will close on 22 nd August 2025"at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended.
Interview Date(s) are scheduled on the week starting of 4 th September 2025
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, Undergraduate Teaching Lab Manager on j.c.khong@ucl.ac.uk
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 medpys.hr@ucl.ac.uk
The UCL Ways of Working supports"colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work - please visit" www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working "to find out more.
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; 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/ #J-18808-Ljbffr