Carry out studies to develop host-relevant models including hollowfibre, bladder models and ex vivo kidney models and use them to discover new treatment combinations for gram negative bacteria.
Evaluate novel antimicrobials through collaborations with academics and industry
Analyse biological data and develop new tools to perform those analyses e.g., pk-pd analyses, and imaging.
Contribute to internal and external reporting.
Adhere to ISO9001 in both practical and computer analyses, and in the storage of data
Supervise a CL-2 laboratory
Work with the PTL, SPTL, Scientific Leader(s), and Head of AMR to develop capabilities, including with academia & industry
Generate data at publishable quality level and co-author papers and reports., Implement and utilise a range of 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 reagents and consumables required for the project and documented storage of materials generated.
Work with other team members to identify, evaluate, and adapt, new technologies where appropriate and to ensure that the project operates to a high scientific standard.
Provide reports through analysis of data using software and databases as necessary, to meet project targets & contribute to the preparation of presentations and publications.
To perform any other duties required by the Line manager and the Head of CDEP, commensurate with grade.
Undertake all assigned work in accordance with the UKHSAs Risk Management Systems, policies, and procedures.
To undertake work in accordance with UKHSAs Health and Safety policies and procedures and to work within any Quality Systems that are applicable to the site.
To fulfil the requirements of UKHSA Behaviours
Maintain health and safety competence in line with UKHSA policy and guidance.
To achieve and maintain own and teams health and safety competence set out in UKHSA Policies.
To 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 job description and person specifications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and UKHSA.
It should be noted that the work of the department is of a confidential nature and must not be communicated to other persons except where required for authorised purposes., You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed 8 essential criteria,and this will be in the form ofa:
Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
1000 word supporting statement.
Meets all essential criteria
Meets some essential criteria
Meets no essential criteria

Bsc qualification (or equivalent level qualification) in a microbiology field
Laboratory experience of evaluating antimicrobials in bacterial cultures, preferably gram negatives
Performing bacterial assays in microtitre plates, preferably 384-well plates.
Ability to analyse large data sets, with computer software
Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately to the team
Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of data
Good team player, Experience of external collaboration (including international collaboration)
Experience of writing manuscripts
Experience of working in a regulated environment with quality systems and knowledge of ISO9001 quality standards or equivalent
Knowledge of writing scripts for the analysis of large data sets
Laboratory experience of evaluating antimicrobials in bacterial cultures, preferably gram negatives, Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills will be tested at interview through questioning.
Working Together (Lead Behaviour)
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Making Effective Decisions, Successful candidates must pass a basic disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed.
Working together
Changing and improving
Communicating and influencing
Making effective decisions
Seeing the big picture

The Countermeasures Development and Evaluation Centre is based at Porton and has approximately 250 staff, performing a range of research activities, including high containment level work. The department's work covers a broad range of projects involving vaccine and therapeutic, discovery, evaluation, development, and research.

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