King's College London

About us 

The Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences is seeking to recruit a technician. This key Professional Services role will support the Centre for Craniofacial and Regenerative Biology, one of three research Centres within the Faculty.

The Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology is one of the leading centres for Craniofacial Biology worldwide with research focusing on craniofacial and stem cell biology, innovative approaches to regeneration and repair and big data approaches to understand the complexity of development and disease. Our research spans basic, clinical and translational sciences. It offers a vibrant, collaborative, and interactive research and teaching environment in the heart of London. 

About the role 

The post holder is a member of the Faculty’s professional services team, providing high-quality technical support to the Centre/Faculty and specific support for its education and/or research activities.

The primary purpose of this role will be to provide technical support to the Centre and to help maintain the research laboratories in a clean, safe, and tidy manner. Work closely with the Technical Operations Manager and the lead academics to ensure that technical support is professional, well-executed, and timely, complying with university policies and funders’ terms and conditions and adopting best practices.

The post holder is expected to contribute to several technical objectives, including health and safety compliance, good laboratory practice, equipment maintenance, maintenance of lab consumables stocks, waste and sterilisation service and ordering. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and motivated team player who works well with a technical team, is willing to explore new innovative approaches, and is committed to continued personal development. 

They will be expected to build relationships with a wide set of stakeholders across academic, technical, health and safety, estates, and facilities directorates to support the research. The appointed person will help manage laboratory facilities and support ongoing research.

This post will be offered on an indefinite contract.

This is a full-time post.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria 

1. Minimum level 3 qualification, e.g. A levels, AS levels, International Baccalaureate diploma or other Level 3 qualification, plus work experience in a relevant technical/scientific post(s) OR Knowledge and skills gained through work experience in relevant technical or scientific posts. 
2. Methodical approach to work with good attention to detail, focused on solution and ability to trouble-shoot laboratory problems. 
3. An understanding of Health & Safety regulations governing area of work, particularly relating to laboratory waste disposal and recycling. 
4. Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office packages. 
5. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and independently to identify and address operational issues. 
6. Good time management and organisational skills. 
7. Good communication skills- orally and in writing. 
8. Willingness to learn new techniques, follow instructions and apply learnt techniques/ skills to the work context.

Desirable criteria

1. Degree in a Biological or Biomedical studies.
2. Able and willing to provide support beyond core hours e.g. occasional emergency call out at weekends.
3. Professional registration through the Science Council (CSci. RSci. or RSciTech.) or willingness to work towards.
4. Experience with molecular biology laboratory technique
5. Hold a Home Office animal license (PIL) or will be willing to train to obtain a PIL.

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert and the names and contact details of two referees. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

This post is subject to Occupational Health clearances.