Job Description

Ref Number

B02-09712

Professional Expertise

Laboratory Technical and Lab Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

36,433-41,833

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

Yes

Closing Date

26-Nov-2025

About us

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The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is the biggest UK initiative supporting research to fill the major knowledge gap in our basic understanding of the diseases that cause dementia.



Research from UK DRI at UCL covers the journey from the patient to the laboratory and back to the patient with improved diagnosis, biomarkers and candidate therapies put to the test.



Based within the UK DRI at UCL, the Fluid Biomarker Lab was set up in 2021 with a vision to create a biomarker platform for the UK DRI and the wider neurodegenerative disease research community that can undertake the larger studies to inform dementia research, clinical trial set-up, and treatments for all neurodegenerative diseases.



The Fluid Biomarker Lab collaborates with national and international laboratories working on neurodegeneration, and have multiple sensitive platforms for biomarker measurements, including the first Alamar Biosciences ARGO HT platform in the UK, a Signature 100 Olink platform, a MesoScale Discovery platform, and four Quanterix Simoa HD-X platforms.

About the role

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We are recruiting a Research Technician to join the Biomarker Factory team to ensure that samples for biomarker projects are handled correctly, measured in an accurate and timely manner, and their results reported for sign off.



The post is available immediately and funded by the UK Dementia Research Institute for twelve months in the first instance.



If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team (ion.hradmin@ucl.ac.uk).



For informal enquiries about the role please contact Dr Amanda Heslegrave (a.heslegrave@ucl.ac.uk).



A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below. To apply, please upload a current CV, complete the online application form, and use the supporting statement section or upload a cover letter to outline how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. Please do not upload any additional attachments as these will not be considered by the selection panel.

About you

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You will hold a BSc in a Biomedical subject (or equivalent relevant experience), knowledge of immunoassays and the technology used, and general laboratory competence with the ability to use basic lab equipment.



IT proficiency at advanced user level, excellent time management and organisational skills, and good interpersonal skills are also essential. Experience of running ELISA assays and of working with human samples is desirable, as is an interest in neurodegenerative disease research.

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer 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 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.



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.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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The Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and we are committed to advancing the careers of everyone. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives; visit our EDI website for more information about our initiatives and priorities. The Institute also holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.



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+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.