Research Laboratory Manager

Job title:

Research Laboratory Manager

Company:

University College London

Job description

About usThe Department of Neuromuscular Diseases is a hub for clinical and research excellence across the spectrum of spinal cord and neuromuscular diseases. Our group of world-leading clinical, genetic, and basic science researchers focus their work on understanding the causes and biological mechanisms leading to neuromuscular disease and translating this knowledge into developing novel therapeutic solutions that is of direct benefit to neurological disorders such as motor neurone disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and neuromuscular disease.The Neural Circuits for Movement Laboratory (NCM) is a research group within the Department of Neuromuscular Diseases. The laboratory is integrated with that of Professor Marco Beato in the Department of Neuroscience, Physiology, and Pharmacology. The group is focused on investigating, using animal models, the physiology and pathophysiology of neural circuits controlling movement. A wide variety of quantitative techniques are used, including anatomical, physiological, and behavioural approaches.About the roleWe have an exciting opportunity for a Research Laboratory Manager to join the NCM research lab. You will be the main point of contact for the NCM laboratory matters, responsible for organising the day-to-day running of the laboratory, effectively managing the purchase of consumables and animals to ensure that there is no interruption in research projects, and overseeing the lab’s equipment. A significant part of the job will be in mouse colony management: we have dozens of strains that require meticulous management, largely via an online system.The role is available from 01 October 2024 and funded by Wellcome for one year 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 ( ).For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Claudia Pisani, Professor Brownstone’s Personal Assistant ( ).Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 28 August.A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.About youYou will have an Honours degree (minimum 2:1) in Life Sciences or a related discipline, combined with significant experience in best practice laboratory management and health and safety management in a lab environment. Experience of working with laboratory rodents, knowledge of mouse genetics and colony management, and outstanding communication, problem-solving, and collaborative working skills are also essential for this role.

This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.What we offerAs 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 to find out more.This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionThe 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 for more information about our initiatives and priorities. The Institute also holds an , 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.Available documents

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Location

North West London

Job date

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 05:09:09 GMT

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