Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and utilise a range of molecular techniques in support of pathogen detection and characterisation activities, to ensure that project targets are met.
- 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 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 currently have an exciting opportunity within the Virology and Pathogenesis Group where we are seeking to appoint a scientist with previous molecular virology experience. The successful candidates will be joining a dynamic team of scientists dedicated to improving public health through the development of innovative virology programmes.
We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
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- Develop, implement and utilise a range of molecular techniques in support of pathogen detection and characterisation activities, to ensure that project targets are met.
- 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 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 currently have an exciting opportunity within the Virology and Pathogenesis Group where we are seeking to appoint a scientist with previous molecular virology experience. The successful candidates will be joining a dynamic team of scientists dedicated to improving public health through the development of innovative virology programmes.
We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
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