Research Scientist
UK Health Security Agency, Boscombe, Wiltshire
Research Scientist
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UK Health Security Agency, Boscombe, Wiltshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 22 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: be67faf0cbba4ebc8e001f80ad630c71
Location ref: Boscombe, Wiltshire
Full Job Description
- Develop, implement and utilise a range of virology and immunology techniques in support of project activities.
- Keep accurate records of clinical outputs generated from in vivo studies and process samples resulting from these studies (e.g sera separation and isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells).
- Take responsibility for the provision of reagents and consumables required for the project area.
- Produce data for review by Senior Scientists for input into reports.
- Provide reports through analysis of data using software and databases as necessary, for preparation of presentations and publications.
- Present data at internal group meetings and national/international conferences.
- Lead in laboratory supervision, ensuring appropriate equipment is available and calibrated.
- Perform any other duties required by the Line manager commensurate with grade.
- Undertake work in accordance with applicable UKHSA Safety and Quality systems.
- Maintain health and safety competence.
- Fulfil the requirements of UKHSA Values and the Civil Service Code.
- Comply with all UKHSA policies and procedures. The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager.
The Diagnostics and Pathogen Characterisation (DPC) Division is based at Porton and has approximately 150 staff, focusing on key initial steps in the control of infections, namely pathogen identification, characterisation, and development of diagnostics. The Virology and Pathogenesis and Pathogen Characterisation (VPPC) group sits in the DPC Division within Science Group. VPPC's work focuses on arboviruses, viral haemorrhagic fevers and other emerging zoonotic viruses which cause infections in humans and pose a significant risk to public health. The group's activity corresponds with the institute's status as a WHO Collaborating Centre for virus research and reference (special pathogens) and ranges from the development of diagnostics and surveillance through to the assessment of interventions and vaccines. As such multiple international links and networks are part of its remit., We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
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