Laboratory Monitor

About us

The Centre for Clinical Microbiology has an ongoing programme of research focused on investigating better treatments and methods of monitoring treatment of tuberculosis. An important aspect of this activity is the oversight of laboratories at Clinical Trial Sites. The successful applicant will join the research team responsible for delivering TB microbiology oversight in clinical trials.

About the role

As part of ongoing delivery of phase 2b/c trials with our key partners and networks, UNITE4TB (https://www.unite4tb.org/) and the TB Alliance (https://www.tballiance.org/) and working with the team, the Laboratory Monitor (LM) will contribute to the oversight of TB laboratory assessment procedures, laboratory selection, site laboratory preparation and initiation. The LM will be responsible for specific sites: monitoring quality and ensuring that ICH/GCP standards are maintained and that data produced is sufficient for submission to regulatory authorities. Delivery of these objectives will require frequent travel to sites (approximately 25% of time) and liaison with site staff at all levels. At site the post holder will be required to work independently to represent the interests of the studies on behalf of UCL and our partner organisations. The candidate will be responsible for assessing risk associated with working with Mycobacterium tuberculosis in diverse settings and ensuring safe working practices.

About you

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced microbiologist to develop expertise in clinical trial delivery for TB drug development.
The candidate will have a PhD (or equivalent experience) and experience of working in a microbiology laboratory with TB. Experience of working in a containment level 3 facility is desirable, as is experience of laboratory supervision, including quality management.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. Please also read the attached Candidate Guidance document.

All applications must include a supporting statement to explain your motivation for the post and provide evidence using examples to showcase how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description. Applications without a supporting statement will be rejected.

If you have any queries about the role or application process, have any technical issues, or need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, please contact the staffing team at .

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits 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; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

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