About us

The UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (IoO)conducts cutting-edge research, attracting researchers and professional staff of the highest caliber. The Institute is committed to a multi-disciplinary research portfolio that furthers an understanding of the eye and visual system linked with clinical investigations targeted to specific problems in the prevention and treatment of eye disease.

In 2027 IoO will be moving to a new site in Camden along with Moorfields Eye Hospital and Moorfields Eye Charity to create a world leading center for advancing eye health.

About the role

The Technician is part of the Oriel Team at the IoO and will work closely with the Laboratory Managers and research groups within the Institute to prepare for the move. This post offers an exciting opportunity for someone to gain experience in working in a laboratory environment and be part of a highly successful and dynamic research and teaching Institute, as well as benefiting from the opportunities afforded by being part of the larger Faculty of Brain Sciences, UCL.

The postholder will be required to work on site, usually from 9am to 5.30pm Monday-Friday.

This fixed term contract runs until 31^st July 2027 in the first instance.

This role is essential to help IoO prepare for the move to the new premises and enable a smooth transition for the research teams to reduce any disruption to scientific work. The technician will work closely with laboratory managers and research groups within the Institute to catalogue equipment and assist with

this role is fixed term for 12 months, in the first instance.

The salary for this post is on UCL Grade 6, (Point 22-28).

This post is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

About you

The successful candidate will be educated to A level standard in a science subject or have equivalent experience working in a laboratory.

Good organisational and IT skills are essential as is the ability to work independently with attention to detail. The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent record keeping skills and the ability to analyse data using spreadsheets and databases.

Experience of working with liquid nitrogen and handling cryogenic samples is desirable.

What we offer

Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure and bank holidays as well as enhanced parental pay and more. Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Application Process

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy, please contact Dr Peter Bannister (email: p.bannister@ucl.ac.uk).

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please email: ioo.hr@ucl.ac.uk

Please ensure you attach your CV and highest academic qualification. In addition, please ensure you provide a personal statement outlining how you meet the criteria to support your application.

Customer advert reference: B02-10371