Senior Technician

King’s College London, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences (SCMMS) provides an outstanding multi-disciplinary environment for the pursuit of cutting-edge cardiovascular and metabolic research www.kcl.ac.uk/scms). We study the fundamental molecular, cellular, and physiological processes that underlie normal and abnormal cardiovascular and metabolic function in state-of-the art core facilities. We drive the translation of this strong basic science into advances in clinical practice to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment, across Guy’s, FWB, St Thomas’ and Denmark Hill campuses.

We are looking to recruit one senior technician who will contribute to the smooth running of our of SCMMS research labs and spaces, especially the ones based in our South Bank Section (FWB and St Thomas). The successful applicant is expected to contribute to a number of technical objectives including but not limited to, health and safety compliance, good laboratory practice, maintenance of equipment and smooth running of the laboratories, interactions with external stakeholders (engineers, delivery staff, maintenance and security personnel etc.), ordering goods and act as a point of contact for staff enquiries.

The post would suit someone looking to pursue a career in professional services (laboratory-based) within a university academic research environment. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and motivated team player, able to work well with a technical team who deliver a comprehensive technical service across multiple locations. The successful candidate will be able to work independently when appropriate, possessing excellent planning and communication skills and able to prioritise their own workload effectively. They will be expected to build relationships with a wide set of stakeholders across academic, technical, finance, health & safety, estates & facilities directorates to support the research and educational objectives of the School. The appointed person will help manage laboratory facilities and support a number of researchers working on cardiovascular projects. Responsibilities may include contributing to experimental work.

This post will be offered on a permanent basis for 100% FTE, for 35 hours a week.

This is a fully on-campus post (no hybrid working) - 100% full time equivalent.

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