Research Technical Manager

About us

Biosciences is one of the largest Divisions within UCL. It brings together one of the UK’s largest and most diverse life sciences communities, with strong integration across experimental, field, and computational approaches. Further information can be found on our website www.ucl.ac.uk/biosciences

About the role

The main purpose of this position is to support laboratories working with a diverse range of non-mammalian model organisms (e.g. Drosophila melanogaster, stalk-eyed flies, wasps, Echinodermata, C. elegans, yeast, and others), including management of constant temperature rooms and general animal care requirements. This role also holds strategic and operational responsibility for the Divisional Media Preparation Facility, which supports multiple research groups across Biosciences and comprises of a team of 2 FTE staff.

The post holder will have responsibility for managing, coordinating and supervising the delivery of core technical support in the GEE Department as well as liaising with the Head of Research Department, group leaders and researchers across GEE to assess the needs associated with research and teaching; regularly re-assessing and adjusting provision accordingly. They will need to implement new systems/procedures as required, maintain a good working knowledge of Faculty, Divisional and UCL policies and procedures. The post-holder will be expected to be flexible in their approach, as well as support and work collaboratively with academic and Professional Services colleagues.

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.

If you need reasonable adjustments, please contact the HR Administrator.

About you

You must have an MSc/Level 7 qualification in a relevant Biological Sciences subject or equivalent experience, substantial experience in laboratory management in a Biological Sciences research laboratory and/or research facility or relevant subject area and proven experience in laboratory equipment usage and management (procurement, purchase, installation, training, maintenance, usage, troubleshooting) including highly specialised equipment.

Experience in management of Health & Safety in a laboratory environment and in holding significant H&S responsibilities is also essential.

What we offer

The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please 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 visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.