About Us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory Technician to support the delivery of translational research activities at St John’s Institute of Dermatology. The post holder will join a large interdisciplinary team of clinicians, scientists and study management personnel to deliver our internationally leading skin research programmes in three, interrelated areas with high unmet needs - immune-mediated diseases, cancer and rare disease. This is an opportunity to work with the largest skin bioresource in the UK, in an academic laboratory setting.
About The Role
The post holder will work closely with the Senior Laboratory Technician and the Bioresource Manager, and will be instrumental in processing biological samples for our studies (mainly extracting DNA and RNA), as well as documenting sample processes/storage/use on relevant databases. The post holder will also have the opportunity to assist with PBMCs isolation and cell culture, as needed. The successful candidate will also help catalogue historic samples and consolidate existing collections.
The job may require occasional early starts/late finishes/weekend work, in addition to going to other sites across London where samples may be collected. The successful candidate will be a dependable team player, able to work well within the technical team to deliver a comprehensive technical service. They will be able to work independently when appropriate, possessing excellent planning and communication skills and able to prioritise their own workload effectively.
This post is entirely lab based and the successful candidate will be working on site; there is no scope for hybrid working and/or working from home. Due to the nature of this project, there may be times when the post holder will be needed to work outside of the core hours.
This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 15 April 2026.
About You
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential Criteria
* Minimum BSc plus work experience in relevant technical/scientific posts OR considerable knowledge and skills gained through work experience in relevant technical or scientific posts
* Laboratory experience in sample processing (DNA/RNA extractions)
* Ability to maintain accurate laboratory records
* Knowledge of laboratory procedures and standard operating procedures
* Knowledge and practical use of a range of technical skills, and ability to apply learnt techniques to the work context
* Working knowledge of regulations and best practice governing area of work, including Health & Safety and environmental sustainability
* Clear spoken and written communication skills, with proficient computer use (Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel) and databases, and strong interpersonal and influencing/behavioural skills
* Solutions-focused self-starter, with strong planning and analytical skills, able to manage competing priorities and work with minimal supervision
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 a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. 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.
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and/or Occupational Health clearances.
Grade and Salary: £34,179-£37,546 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Job ID: 111106
Close Date: 31-Mar-2025
Contact Person: David Baudry
Contact Details: david.baudry@kcl.ac.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr