Ref Number
B02-08224
Professional Expertise
Administration and Business Support
Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£43,124–£51,610
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Type
On site
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
10-Feb-2025
About us
The Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology (LMCB) is a research-intensive Division within the Faculty of Life Sciences, with an international reputation for research excellence in cell and tissue biology and innovative education programmes. The LMCB provides a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment, housed in a single building, where staff and students work together to understand the fundamental principles of cell and tissue biology relevant to human disease. About the role
The LMCB is seeking to appoint an Operations Officer. The postholder will be based on the main UCL campus in Bloomsbury. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our small team to provide support to the research in the division. The post holder will have responsibility for management of ACDP Category 2 virus lab facility, including statutory weekly H&S checks, risk assessment reviews, oversight of laboratory core equipment maintenance, purchasing of equipment and negotiating cost of repairs and maintenance contracts. This position is offered on a permanent basis and 100% on site. The role meets the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore UCL will be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role. About you
The successful candidate will ideally have experience with health and safety checks, audits of laboratory facilities, troubleshooting any faults and emergencies where an immediate repair is needed. The successful candidate will also help with laboratory checks, facilitate monthly checks and reports, including radioactive material data reports and safety checks on safety cabinets, fire safety equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment. Part of the role is also overseeing redistribution of liquid nitrogen to various containers at LMCB and line managing the Store officer and two Laboratory technicians. Previous experience with assisting operations managers within a building with multiple research labs is desirable. This job can be physically demanding, so the appointee needs to be able to be on their feet for a good part of the day. What we offer
The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, including: 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 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 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.
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B02-08224
Professional Expertise
Administration and Business Support
Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£43,124–£51,610
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Type
On site
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
10-Feb-2025
About us
The Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology (LMCB) is a research-intensive Division within the Faculty of Life Sciences, with an international reputation for research excellence in cell and tissue biology and innovative education programmes. The LMCB provides a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment, housed in a single building, where staff and students work together to understand the fundamental principles of cell and tissue biology relevant to human disease. About the role
The LMCB is seeking to appoint an Operations Officer. The postholder will be based on the main UCL campus in Bloomsbury. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our small team to provide support to the research in the division. The post holder will have responsibility for management of ACDP Category 2 virus lab facility, including statutory weekly H&S checks, risk assessment reviews, oversight of laboratory core equipment maintenance, purchasing of equipment and negotiating cost of repairs and maintenance contracts. This position is offered on a permanent basis and 100% on site. The role meets the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore UCL will be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role. About you
The successful candidate will ideally have experience with health and safety checks, audits of laboratory facilities, troubleshooting any faults and emergencies where an immediate repair is needed. The successful candidate will also help with laboratory checks, facilitate monthly checks and reports, including radioactive material data reports and safety checks on safety cabinets, fire safety equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment. Part of the role is also overseeing redistribution of liquid nitrogen to various containers at LMCB and line managing the Store officer and two Laboratory technicians. Previous experience with assisting operations managers within a building with multiple research labs is desirable. This job can be physically demanding, so the appointee needs to be able to be on their feet for a good part of the day. What we offer
The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, including: 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 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 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.
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