Senior Assistant Healthcare Scientist - Manchester, United Kingdom - UK Health Security Agency

UK Health Security Agency

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Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Salary:

- £22,370 - £22,370

A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:
Administrative Assistant
Contract type:
Fixed term
Length of employment:
12 months
Type of role:
Science
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime
Number of jobs available:
1Contents

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Manchester, North West England, M13 9WLAbout the job

Job summary:

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is offering an exciting 12-month placement opportunity for a student.

As a Senior Assistant Healthcare Scientist, you will play a crucial role in providing scientific services to patients and clients.

Your responsibilities will include evaluating immunological responses to vaccines and microbiological diseases. Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail are essential qualities for this role.

Location
The role will be based at our UKHSA Manchester site (Vaccine Evaluation Unit, 2nd Floor, Clinical Sciences Building II, Manchester Royal Infirmary, M13 9WL)
- *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, Flexible Working

Job description:

To provide a specialist diagnostic service for measuring the immune response to disease or vaccination.
To use specialist immunoassays for the analysis of biological samples to quantify different antibody isotypes and/or avidity to various microbial antigens.
To work in the containment level 2 laboratories according to local code of practice.
To use advanced specialist computer software for the capture and processing of laboratory data.
To carry out research in vaccines against different pathogens.
To exercise judgement and interpretation to validate results and generate laboratory reports in accordance with unit policies and procedures. The validation process includes analytical and scientific validity.
To prepare reagents for use in specialist inhouse immunoassays.
To assist with, and where appropriate be responsible for, the development of new methods and implementation of new technology.
To monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels and facilitate deliveries.
To identify, discuss and action own professional performance and training / development needs with your line manager through appraisal / individual development plan. Attending internal / external training events.
To participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities and assist the department in maintaining CPA (Clinical Pathology Accreditation), UKAS ISO 15189, Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Medicines for Health Regulatory Authority (MHRA).
To attend regular departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the unit.
To ensure that personal work activity is managed to make effective use of time and maintain an adequate supply of laboratory consumables.
To prepare samples and process bodily fluids and materials, including highrisk specimens and reagent preparation following protocols.
To analyse biological samples including more complex/ specialist investigations requiring a high level of skill.
To process clinical trial samples received according to unit standard operating procedures.

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.

Person specification:

Essential

Currenlty studying a relevant degree
Appropriate qualifications for University entry
Basic scientific mathematics
Keyboard skills
Good communication skills
Evidence of working effectively as part of a team
Good hand to eye coordination
Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines
An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
Good time keeping
Flexible approach to work
An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relati

Desirable

Knowledge of immunoassays
Experience with Microsoft Office

Benefits:

Alongside your salary of £22,370, UK Health Security Agency contributes £6,039 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Benefits
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%
Range of health and wellbeing support

Any move to UKHSA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligib