Research and Chemical Technician (Deputy Safety Officer)

UCL is seeking a Research and Chemical Technician (Deputy Safety Officer) for its Department of Chemical Engineering in Greater London. The role involves supporting research activities, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with lab management. Candidates should have a background in laboratory safety, particularly in electrochemical research. The position offers a salary of £43,374- £51,860 and various benefits, including 41 days of holiday and a defined benefit pension scheme.
About us

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.

The UCL Department of Chemical Engineering is routinely recognized among the very top departments in Europe and among the top 25 departments in the world in the QS World University Subject Rankings. Based in the Department of Chemical Engineering at UCL, the Electrochemical Innovation Lab (EIL) is a cross-faculty mechanism for accelerating impact, innovation, enterprise and research in electrochemical science and engineering. Our research includes materials discovery and engineering, fuel cells, batteries, electrolysers, CO2 conversion, sensors, nuclear fuel processing, hybrid vehicles and micro-generation. Abovementioned research spans from fundamental investigations up to analytical diagnostics, systems development and demonstration.

About the role

This role is ideal for a Research and Chemical Lab Technician who values safety and efficiency in research environments. The Research and Chemical Lab Technician will collaborate with the Lab Manager to support research activities within the EIL. They will also work closely with the Technical Safety Manager in supporting other research laboratories in the department. This will involve monitoring adherence to policies and providing safety guidance to staff and researchers, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and legal requirements. Salary is £43,374- £51,860 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

An experienced Research and Chemical Lab Technician with a strong background in laboratory safety and operations, particularly within electrochemical research environments. The ideal candidate should have experience in supporting the installation, and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment. The candidate should be passionate about supporting cutting-edge research while ensuring that safety protocols are rigorously followed. The candidate should demonstrate proven ability to support and maintain safe lab practices working closely with both Lab Managers and Technical Safety Managers to ensure the smooth and efficient running of research facilities.

What we offer

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
• 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/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

Enquiries should be addressed to Toby Neville (Technical Operations Manager): t.neville@uc.ac.uk

Any queries on the application process can be directed to Katy Le Lion (Departmental Manager): chemeng.department.manager@ucl.ac.uk

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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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

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