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Laboratory Assistant
Imperial College London
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South Kensington
£38,608 - £41,666 a year
Full-time
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Job details

£38,608 - £41,666 a year
Full-time
South Kensington

Full job description

Job number
ENG04079
Faculties
Faculty of Engineering
Departments
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Salary or Salary range
£38,608 - £41,666 per annum
Location/campus
South Kensington Campus - On site only
Contract type work pattern
Full time - Fixed term
Posting End Date
30 Nov 2026

About the role

Are you an enthusiastic technician looking to build your experience in a world-leading research environment? Do you enjoy practical problem-solving, learning new technologies and helping researchers translate innovative ideas into real-world impact?

The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery is at the forefront of developing robotics, imaging and sensing technologies that are transforming the future of surgery. Working closely with clinicians, engineers and researchers, we develop cutting-edge technologies with a strong focus on improving patient care through clinical translation.

We are seeking a motivated Laboratory Assistant to join our Facilities Team and play a key role in establishing an exciting new international research laboratory. Funded through a collaboration with the Multi-Scale Medical Robotics Centre (MRC) in Hong Kong, this new facility will support pioneering research into minimally invasive robot-assisted surgery.

What you would be doing

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both laboratory setup and laboratory operations. In the early stages of the role, you will contribute to the creation of a new research facility, helping to organise laboratory spaces, commission equipment, develop operating procedures and support the implementation of safe working practices.

As the laboratory becomes operational, you will help coordinate its day-to-day activities, preparing facilities for experimental work, supporting researchers and ensuring that equipment, samples and laboratory processes are maintained to the highest standards.

You will also gain experience across a wide range of research infrastructure activities within the Helen Hamlyn Centre, including supporting shared facilities and specialist equipment, maintaining laboratory environments, assisting with user training, managing inventories and contributing to health and safety activities.

What we are looking for

  • We are looking for someone with experience working in a support role for a laboratory (or similar technical environment)
  • You will need to have an understanding of laboratory health & safety procedures
  • Experience in working with robotics, human or animal tissues, chemical management or equipment maintenance are desirable.

What we can offer you

  • The opportunity to work in a world-leading robotics research centre, at the forefront of surgical technologies. Working in the Helen Hamlyn Centre will put you in an environment that is making real world improvements to global healthcare.
  • The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
  • Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year)

Further information

This position is fixed term, and is expected to run for up to 2 years in the first instance.

If you require any further details on the role please contact the Department of Mechanical Engineering Resource team, at me-hr.requests@imperial.ac.uk.

In person attendance is required 5 days per week, as per the needs of the role. The position will work on our St Mary’s and South Kensington campuses.

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. Please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you have any general queries about this vacancy, please contact the hiring manager listed in the ‘Further Information’ section. Alternatively, you can contact the Recruitment Hub at recruitmenthub@imperial.ac.uk, and we will be happy to assist you.

If you experience any technical issues that prevent you from submitting an application, please contact our Technical Support team at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk, who will be able to help resolve the issue.

About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top-ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, and creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages.

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Our values are at the root of everything we do, and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

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