Job Description

Ref Number

B02-09492

Professional Expertise

Laboratory Technical and Lab Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

43,981-52,586

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

13-Oct-2025

About us

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UCL School of Pharmacy is one of the world's leading centres of excellence for pharmaceutical science, education and professional engagement, ranked third in the world by QS (2025, Pharmacy and Pharmacology). The Division has a track record in high-quality research across a broad range of drug discovery, pharmacy and patient safety-related areas, and for developing spinout companies that have brought new therapeutic strategies to patients.



Further information can be found on our website http://www.ucl.ac.uk/pharmacy/



This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Pharmacy's teaching team. We educate around 800 undergraduate and 250 graduate students a year and you would be part of a vibrant technical team in a fantastic central London Location.

About the role

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In this role you will support undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy practice teaching and assessment across all years of the MPharm programme, as well as contribute to postgraduate sessions. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining teaching laboratories and resources, supporting the day-to-day running of the Research Department of Practice & Policy teaching spaces, and setting up equipment for sessions both within UCL (School of Pharmacy and other locations) and at external London locations. The role blends expert practice with hands-on teaching, ensuring high-quality learning environments and experiences.



We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.



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.



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 Caroline Reuter at c.reuter@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 the HR Administrator at fls.hr@ucl.ac.uk, stating the advert reference number in the subject line.

About you

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You must be a Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. The successful candidate will have experience in drug dispensing processes, pharmaceutical calculations, compounding, aseptic technique, and medicine handling. You will also know how to utilise educational technologies (e.g., dispensing software, simulation tools, virtual patients) and be able to prepare practical sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students.

What we offer

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The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work - please see https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies-advice/ways-working to find out more.



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

Immigration loan

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 finhttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies-advice/ways-workingd 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 division holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/