Cell Culture Specialist - Porton Down, United Kingdom - UK Health Security Agency

UK Health Security Agency
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Salary:

- £30,473 - £37,215
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:
  • Higher Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Type of role:
  • Science
    Working pattern:
  • Fulltime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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  • Porton Down, SalisburyAbout the job

Job summary:


Cell Culture Specialist

Salary & Grade HEO - £30,473 to £37,215 (National)

UKHSA Porton Down - On Site

Permanent


As a Cell Culture Specialist, you will provide cell culture expertise in the laboratory to ensure that the cell banking and quality control targets of ECACC's cell culture supply are met.

Your work will enable ECACC to provide an up to date and relevant product portfolio for current and emerging disease research.


Porton Down, Salisbury - On Site 5 Days per Week
- *Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*_


Working Pattern - Full Time


Job description:


Responsibilities section:

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

  • Plan, implement and utilise a range of methods/assays/techniques in support of all activities associated with the operation of ECACC to ensure cell banking and quality control targets are met
  • Take responsibility for the provision of reagents and consumables required for the ECACC project area
  • Assist the ECACC team to identify, evaluate and adapt new technologies where appropriate and to ensure that all activities operate to a high scientific standard using current methods
  • Take responsibility for the supervision and training of junior staff allocated to the ECACC as required
  • Provide reports through the interpretation and analysis of data using software and databases as necessary, to meet ECACC targets and for preparation of presentations and publications
  • Support and participate in external training courses provided by ECACC
  • 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's Code of Safety Practice and to work within any Quality and Regulatory Systems that are applicable to the site or the service (e.g. Human Tissue Act).
  • To maintain health and safety competence to the national occupational standard 'Make sure your actions reduce risks to health and safety' (NOS HSS1)
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.


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Person specification:


Essential Criteria:


Essential

  • Bachelors Degree in Relevant Subject or equivalent
  • Good knowledge and practical familiarity with techniques for project
  • Good understanding and experience of safe working practices

Desirable

  • MSc in relevant area
  • Specialist training/experience in specific methods required for the post
  • Breadth of experience covering all aspects of post requirements
  • Experience of having worked within a regulated environment. (_g._ ISO9001)
  • Experience of lab supervision

Benefits:


  • Alongside your salary of £30,473, UK Health Security Agency contributes £8,227 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
  • 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%
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Selection process details:


Selection process details

STAGE - APPLICATION & SIFT:
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.


STAGE - INTERVIEW
This competition will involve a face-to-face interview.


Your Statement of Suitability should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section).


  • Knowledge
  • Experience
  • Technical Skills

Expected Timeline:


Shortlist: 9th February 2024


Interviews:
w/c 19th February 2024


Eligibility Criteria
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants)

Nationality requirements

  • UK nationals
  • Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
  • Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Ci
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