Research Technical Specialist (Mass Spectrometry)

Ref Number

B02-10149

Professional Expertise

Laboratory Technical and Lab Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

£43,981-£52,586

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

14-Jul-2026

About us

UCL School of Pharmacy is one of the world’s leading centres of excellence for pharmaceutical science, education and professional engagement, ranked third in the world by QS (2025, Pharmacy and Pharmacology). The Division has a track record in high-quality research across a broad range of drug discovery, pharmacy and patient safety-related areas, and for developing spinout companies that have brought new therapeutic strategies to patients.

Further information can be found on our website http://www.ucl.ac.uk/pharmacy/

This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Pharmacy technical team as a facilities specialist.

About the role

The main purpose of this position is to provide general and specialist research support including leading on method development in relation to Mass Spectrometry. The post-holder will work within a team supporting facilities within UCL School of Pharmacy research department of Pharmaceutical and Biological Chemistry, and will be line managed by Dr Nikita Harvey (NMR Facility Manager). The role will involve working alongside and providing cover for other specialist services technicians in the division, helping to organise resources, provide training and technical advice, prepare samples, prepare grant applications/papers/presentations and contribute to the development of local procedures.

A full job description is provided separately.

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.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have any queries about the role, please contact Prof. Zoë Waller z.waller@ucl.ac.uk. If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR Administrator.

About you

You will be an enthusiastic, team-player with good practical experience in and theoretical knowledge of using and troubleshooting in Mass Spectrometry and Cell Culture. You must have BSc/Level 6 qualification in a relevant Chemical or Biological Sciences subject or equivalent experience and proven knowledge of research techniques and methodologies relevant to Mass Spectrometry and Cell Culture. Experience in laboratory management in a Chemical/Biological Sciences research laboratory and/or facility 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 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

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

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.

Our division holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

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