Hardware Technician - Preclinical Research

Type: Full-time
Location: London and Brighton On-site
Compensation: £55k–75k/year, in accordance with experience
 
The Role
We are building integrated human motion-capture and neurophysiological recording systems for both controlled lab studies and naturalistic, in-the-wild data collection.
We need a reliable, hands-on assistant to support day-to-day operations at the London capture site. Working under the Hardware Systems Engineer, you'll prep and run sessions, keep the rigs and data in order, and make sure every capture follows the established protocols. This is an execution role: you'll run the standards someone else has set, and do it consistently.
 
Responsibilities
Session Support
Prepare rigs and equipment ahead of recording sessions

Run recording sessions following established SOPs

Handle participant setup and guide subjects through capture

Log sessions accurately and flag anything anomalous

Hardware & Data
Assist with rig assembly, teardown, and routine maintenance

Help set up and check multi-camera / multi-sensor configurations

Perform routine calibration checks under guidance

Keep data storage, file naming, and backups tidy and consistent

Lab Operations
Maintain equipment inventory and flag restocking needs

Keep the capture space organized and session-ready

Support procurement and supplier logistics (orders, deliveries, returns)

Requirements
Core (essential)
Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented

Comfortable working hands-on with hardware and cabling

Able to follow technical protocols precisely and document as you go

Good communication; comfortable running sessions with participants

Valued (or willing to learn)
Exposure to motion capture, video, or physiological recording setups

Basic Python or scripting

Familiarity with structured data storage and file management

No prior mocap or neuro experience required; we will cross-train the right person.
 
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