Laboratory technician (materials / polymers) Work, Jobs in Slough, Brk (with Salaries)

Junior Biomaterials Laboratory Technician
University College London —London
- £31,904 - £35,575 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
AIT Test Technician (Assembly, Integration and Test) - Lab Technician
MDA Space —Farnborough
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
QC Technologist (Microbiology)
Lonza —Slough
- Weekend availability
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
Cold Storages GLP Track/Biobank Technician, Laboratory Services
Health Services Laboratories (HSL) —London
- Up to £14.80 an hour
13h
Design Technology Technician
Burnham Grammar School —Slough
- £26,522 - £28,449 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
9d
AIT Test Technician (Assembly, Integration and Test) - Lab Technician
MDA —Farnborough
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Materials Testing Technician
Amtest UK Ltd —London
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
Quick apply
Research Assistant (Maini Lab)
University College London —London
- £36,433 - £41,833 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Materials Technician
QinetiQ —Farnborough
- £35,325 - £39,250 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Employee discount
Senior Teaching Laboratory Technician
Imperial College London —South Kensington
- £46,614 - £56,345 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Assembly
- University
- Annual leave
13d
Research Technician in Neuroepigenomics
Imperial College London —White City
- £37,108 - £40,166 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- University
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
8d
Insectary Research Technician
Imperial College London —South Kensington
- £37,108 - £40,166 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- University
- Bachelor's degree
3d
Sample Preparation Assistant
i2 Analytical Ltd —Watford
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Science Technology Graduate Programme
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) —London
- £37,476 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
Laboratory Technician
Eurofins UK Environment Testing —Feltham
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
2d
Lab Technician/ Manufacturing Assistant
Specsavers —Hayes
- From £27,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Time management
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Laboratory Technician - Toxicology
Eurofins UK Forensic Services —Feltham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
2d
Veterinary Equipment Service Technician (Remote – South East Region)
Photon Surgical Systems Ltd —Slough
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Software troubleshooting
- Laboratory experience
- English
Quick apply
3d
Optical Lab Technician (Full-time)
Crossbird Ltd —London
- £29,099 a year
- Customer service
- Laboratory experience
- In-person
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Quick apply
7d
Senior Science Technician - School
Bohunt Farnborough —Farnborough
- From £20,678 a year
- Part-time
- In-person
- School
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Quick apply
13d

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Junior Biomaterials Laboratory Technician

University College London -
London

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£31,904 - £35,575 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Season ticket loan
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Ref Number

B04-07641

Professional Expertise

Laboratory Technical and Lab Support

Department

UCL BEAMS (B04)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

£31,904-£35,575

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

Closing Date

02-Aug-2026

About us

UCL Mechanical Engineering has been pioneering the development of engineering education, having taught the core discipline for over 170 years. UCL was home to the UK’s first ever Professor of the Mechanical Principles of Engineering, Eaton Hodgkinson, in 1847. It was also where Sir Alexander Blackie William Kennedy introduced organized laboratory practicals in university education training; a world-leading educational innovation at the time.

Today our students are taught core engineering disciplines and supervised in individual and group research projects by academics that are recognised research world-leaders in their fields. In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) over 90% of the department’s research was judged “world leading” or “internationally excellent”.

At UCL Mechanical Engineering, we develop and apply core competencies to produce world-class research into a wider range of engineering challenges than most would imagine. Amongst many other avenues we are:

Leading research into low carbon shipping
Designing the greenest engines and novel sustainable fuels
Studying the flow of red blood cells in channels thinner than a human hair
Using ‘lighter than air’ building materials to develop the solar power stations of the future.
Developing the most advanced brain models for dementia
Designing propulsion systems for advanced multihull ships.

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and well-organised individual to join our team in supporting the Biomaterials Processing Laboratory (BPL). This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong communication skills and a keen interest in developing technical expertise within a dynamic research environment. The successful candidate will receive training to grow into the role and contribute meaningfully to the lab’s operations and research activities.

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the laboratory, including maintaining personal protective equipment, preparing for servicing visits, restocking consumables, and ensuring the workspace remains clean and safe. You will oversee waste management, conduct daily inspections, and ensure all risk assessments are current. A key part of your responsibilities will be to provide inductions and equipment training to new staff, students, and visitors, while ensuring compliance with departmental chemical safety policies.

You will also play a vital role in equipment maintenance and supervision. This includes mentoring new users, preparing sample materials, performing routine testing, and carrying out essential maintenance tasks such as changing gas bottles and conducting Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).

Technically, you will be expected to operate and maintain a range of equipment within the cleanroom and shared laboratories. You will develop competence in using gyratory spinning rigs and characterisation tools such as microscopy, UV-visible spectrometry, high-speed cameras, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

The role also involves supporting research projects across various teams. You will assist with experiments such as nanoparticle creation for drug delivery using electrohydrodynamic (EHD) spraying, hydroxyapatite deposition on titanium alloys, SEM sample analysis, and learning cell culture techniques. Similar tasks may be required in other laboratories depending on their focus.

Beyond technical duties, you will contribute to the wider research community by attending group meetings, supporting publications, preparing progress reports, and helping to implement safe working practices. You may also take on responsibilities such as acting as a First Aider or Fire Marshal.

We are committed to sustainability, and you will be expected to support UCL’s environmental and social sustainability goals through your work.

About you

We would be delighted to receive applications from individuals who are practical, motivated, and eager to contribute to a thriving research environment. Whether you’re formally qualified with five GCSEs (including English and Maths) or have gained relevant experience through hands-on roles, what matters most is your enthusiasm for learning and your ability to work safely and effectively in a laboratory setting.

You’ll have an aptitude for practical engineering tasks—someone who enjoys making and mending things, and who approaches technical challenges with care and attention to detail. You’re confident using tools and equipment, and able to demonstrate their safe use to others.

Strong communication skills are essential. You’ll be comfortable working with academic staff, students, and colleagues, both individually and as part of a team. You’ll be able to explain technical matters clearly, including to those without a technical background, and maintain accurate records of your work.

You’ll be well-organised, with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines. Self-motivated and adaptable, you’ll respond positively to changing priorities and be willing to develop new skills through ongoing training.

Familiarity with a university or educational environment is desirable, as is an awareness of health and safety requirements in laboratory settings. Above all, we’re looking for someone who is curious, reliable, and ready to grow within a supportive and innovative research team.

FURTHER INFORMATION

With the support of examples please include a supporting statement with your application illustrating how your experience aligns with the criteria.

Please note that this is a Grade 5 post remunerating between £31,904 and £35,575 annually (including London Weighting Allowance).

What we offer

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/rewards-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 department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

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