Job Description

Ref Number

B04-06522

Professional Expertise

Laboratory Technical and Lab Support

Department

UCL BEAMS (B04)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

43,981-52,586

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

21-Oct-2025

About us

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UCL Department of Chemical Engineering is one of the top research and teaching departments in the UK and has world-class standing. The department offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and has an extensive research portfolio across a wealth of areas, from molecular scale to complex systems.



This post sits within the Advanced Propulsion Lab (APL) in the Marshgate Building at UCL East, with 800m2 of collaborative research laboratory space. The APL is a cross-faculty hub, bringing together researchers from UCL departments of Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, with the Department of Chemical Engineering as the lead partner for this post. For more information see: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/advanced-propulsion-lab.

About the role

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We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled individual to lead the operation of UCL East's Advanced Propulsion Lab (APL) battery manufacturing facilities, including the dry room and gloveboxes. The post holder will provide specialist support to the APL Manager, and will manage the day-to-day running of specialised equipment, supporting researchers and students, coordinating training, and ensuring all activities are carried out safely and efficiently. The successful candidate will lead on maintenance and operation of battery testing facilities, supporting install and commissioning of instruments, contribute to equipment procurement and maintenance, and work closely with academic and technical teams across UCL East and Bloomsbury.



This is an open-ended role, starting from 1st December 2025.



Salary is 43,981 - 52,586 per annum inclusive of London allowance.



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.

About you

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The successful candidate will have experience working in chemical engineering, chemistry, or related laboratory environments. The postholder will have previously worked in a research setting, providing technical expertise and support to active research projects. They should also possess hands-on experience in the design, operation, and use of electrochemical and materials laboratory equipment and instrumentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in operating, maintaining, and repairing laboratory equipment, with proven experience supporting research activities in a safe and efficient manner.

What we offer

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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 Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

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 Mark Buckwell (APL Lab Manager) markbuckwell@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 chemeng.safety@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

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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.



Our department holds an Athena SWAN Gold award, in recognition of our long-term commitment and 'beacon' status in advancing gender equality.



You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/