Job Description

Ref Number

B04-06573

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

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

09-Nov-2025

About us

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The London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) is a unique interdisciplinary collaboration between University College London (UCL), Imperial College London, and King's College London. Its mission is to harness the power of nanotechnology to tackle global challenges across information technology, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. In bringing together cutting-edge infrastructure with leading nanotechnology research activities, the Centre aims to attain the critical mass necessary to compete with the foremost international facilities. At UCL, the LCN is sited in a purpose built eight storeys building in Central London, operating as a department within the Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. Among its state-of-the-art facilities is a 255m Class 1000 cleanroom dedicated to nanodevice fabrication.



The LCN maintains strong links with the broader nanotechnology and commercial sectors and is engaged in major research collaborations. As the only centre of its kind situated in the heart of a metropolis, it benefits from superb access to corporate, investment, and industrial partners. The LCN also plays a leading role in nanotechnology training, with a prominent media presence aimed at fostering transparency and awareness around this rapidly evolving field.

About the role

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The Cleanroom Microfabrication Engineer position is based at the LCN, a UK based multidisciplinary research centre at the forefront of science and technology. Since its opening in 2006, the LCN has combined cutting edge experimental research with advanced modelling, visualisation, and theory, supported by state-of-the-art cleanroom and nanofabrication facilities (https://lcn-cleanroom.com ).



We are seeking an experienced and motivated Microfabrication Engineer with a background in a relevant discipline such as engineering, physics, chemistry, or materials science to support operations within the LCN Cleanroom.

Due to the nature of the role, this role will be onsite full time.

Please note, the advert might be closed earlier depending on the volume of application are received.*

About you

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The successful candidate will become a key member of the Cleanroom Technical Team, working closely with the Cleanroom Manager to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the facility. This role involves providing technical support, training, and hands-on assistance to a diverse user base, primarily academic researchers, while also contributing to service work conducted for external industrial partners.



Key responsibilities include:


Providing cleanroom users with induction, training on fabrication process and equipment, offering guidance, and troubleshooting equipment & process issues.

Responsible for creating and optimising SOP for equipment.

Assisting with the maintenance and day-to-day operation of cleanroom equipment and infrastructure.

Collaborating with colleagues to deliver high-quality service projects for internal and external clients.

More information can be found on the job description.

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 (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

o Immigration loan o Relocation scheme for certain posts

On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits 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 Bronze 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/