Technician (Analytical)

University College London (UCL) is a university with a population of over 43,800 undergraduate and postgraduate students from more than 150 different countries. UCL is committed to being a world leader in the integration of education and research, underpinning an inspirational student experience. For more information see: www.ucl.ac.uk In one of the most significant developments in its history, University College London has now expanded to its new East London campus, UCL East, located on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. UCL East is dedicated to disruptive thinking and discovery across disciplines and beyond academic boundaries, addressing some of the biggest challenges for future living. The campus is located in Newham, one of the most socially diverse boroughs in London, and we are committed to ensuring our staff community reflects this diversity.

The first UCL East buildings opened between 2022 and 2023 and bring together academic activities across experiments, arts, society and technology, integrating research and education, theory and practice. With a strong focus on cross-disciplinarity, innovation and public engagement, the campus hosts new research, technology and innovation initiatives alongside undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes for up to 4,000 students. This post sits within the Manufacturing Futures Lab (MFL) in the Marshgate Building at UCL East, which hosts nearly 2,000 m² of collaborative research and laboratory space. The MFL is a cross-faculty hub bringing together researchers from the UCL Departments of Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Chemistry.

For more information see: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/engineering/research/centres-institutes-and-labs/manufacturing-futures-lab UCL is committed to an inclusive and supportive culture for all. In recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that everyone can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

We continually strive to have the systems in place to ensure that all members of the university have equal access to opportunities, reach their full potential and maintain a work-life balance.

The main purpose of the job is to provide technical support to researchers, academic staff, students and others within the Manufacturing Futures Lab (MFL), in order to help the MFL achieve its strategic research and teaching objectives. The post holder will also lead on the safe management of chemicals within the laboratory, supporting chemical risk assessments, safe storage and disposal procedures, and ensuring compliance with UCL chemical safety policies and COSHH regulations.

We are seeking a proactive and organised individual with experience working in a laboratory or technical support environment to join the Manufacturing Futures Lab (MFL). The successful candidate will have strong practical problem-solving skills and the ability to support a wide range of research and teaching activities within a busy and collaborative laboratory setting. You will have knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures, including the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemicals, with an understanding of COSHH regulations and chemical risk assessments.

Due to the nature of the role, the post holder must be able to work fully on-site and accommodate varying working hours between 08:00–16:00 and 11:00–19:00 depending on laboratory activities.

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