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The Vaccine Development and Evaluation Centre (VDEC), based at UKHSA Porton, is based in a new world-class research facility dedicated to the development and testing of new vaccines and therapeutics for COVID-19 and other emerging health security threats. Research undertaken includes clinical testing to support regulatory licensing of new vaccines and therapeutics to inform government decisions on vaccination policies.

This postholder will primarily be responsible for the delivery of high throughput immunoassay/microbiology laboratory assays, laboratory housekeeping and maintenance, recording and reporting of results and ensuring the work is carried out to high scientific, safety and quality standard.

Location
UKHSA Porton Down, SP4 0JG

*Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*

To provide microbiology/immunoassay support in a team responsible for the delivery of the immunological assays within the Medical Intervention Group, on a range of UK Government Vaccine Task Force (VTF) and commercially funded projects concerned with testing of clinical trial samples for various vaccine developers.

The postholder will have degree (or equivalent and/or experience) in a relevant area (i.e. microbiology, molecular, immunology or virology) and laboratory environment and ability to undertake a broad range of standard laboratory techniques. The post holder will need good communication skills and ability to work in a team. The post holder will require good written and verbal communication skills, ability to work in a team and be flexible and adaptable to the demands of the project.

Responsibilities section:

As a Technician Scientist your main responsibilities will include:

• Utilize a range of laboratory methods/assays/techniques in support of all activities associated with the project aimed to ensure project targets are met.
• Take responsibility for the provision of laboratory reagents and consumables required for the project and document storage of materials.
• Take responsibility laboratory housekeeping and/or supervision and ensure laboratory maintenance.
• Ensure that the project operates to a high scientific standard using current methods.
• Ensure accurate documentation and tracking of samples and data and laboratory records and correctly follow SOP’s.
• Record and provide data, perform analysis as necessary to meet project targets and for preparation of presentations and publications.
• To perform any other duties required by the Line manager commensurate with grade
• To ensure that the project team undertakes work in accordance with the UKHSA – Porton Code of Safety Practice and to work within any Quality Systems that are applicable to the site
• To maintain health and safety competence to the national occupational standard ‘Make sure your actions reduce risks to health and safety’ (NOS HSS1)
• To fulfil the requirements of UKHSA Values and Behaviours commensurate with grade

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Essential:

• Relevant degree (or equivalent qualification and/or experience) in a microbiology topic/environment.
• Experience in relevant methods (e.g. immunoassays, cell-based assays, cell culture, microbiology, virology) acquired through previous employment, placements or taught course.
• Experience of working in a ACDP containment level 2 laboratory environment.
• Experience or understanding of working within a regulated environment (e.g. ISO9001, GCP)
• Good understanding and experience of safe working practices

Desirable

• Good knowledge and practical experience with specialist techniques for project i.e. working in a containment level 3 laboratory, working in a high throughput environment, immunoassays

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Experience through work or taught course of working in a laboratory environment.
• Experience through work or taught course of relevant lab techniques
• Ability to work in a team, good time management skills and flexibility.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Job contact :

Name :
UKHSA Recruitment Team
Email :
[email protected]

Recruitment team

Email :
[email protected]