About the role
The main purpose of this position is to provide technical support and research related activities to a vibrant and growing environmental DNA/ biomonitoring research group which uses lab and field approaches to understand human impacts on biodiversity. The role holder will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and Research Fellows on this project. They will provide technical support by assisting with lab organisation, molecular genetics sample processing, field work, and analysing results.
This role is an open-ended contract with a funding end date of in the first instance, and we will consider applications to work on a part-time basis.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information.
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Please carefully refer to the person specification when writing your application.
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About you
You must have HND or degree qualification at Level 5 in Biology or other relevant subject or corresponding experience and proven knowledge of the environmental genetics/environmental DNA field. A degree in a relevant subject area would be desirable. You are a motivated, organized and dependable person who thrives in an interactive, friendly research team.
You must have significant experience of fieldwork and molecular genetics techniques for environmental samples such as DNA extraction and library preparation. Experience with qPCR assays and troubleshooting lab protocols is desirable. Experience of working in a research technician role would be preferable.
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
• 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
