Archive Assistant - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Medical Research Council

Medical Research Council

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Description

Open Date

17/04/2024, 16:00

Close Date

15/05/2024, 23:55

Research Institute 1

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
Research Institute / Unit Information 1
The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is one of the birthplaces of modern molecular biology and has played an important role in the development of many new techniques, most notably protein crystallography, cryoelectron microscopy, DNA sequencing and monoclonal antibodies. The LMB has a clear goal of understanding biological processes at the molecular level, with the ultimate aim of using this knowledge to tackle specific problems in human health and disease. We aim to tackle difficult, longterm problems, which often require investment over many years.

There are four scientific Divisions - Structural Studies, Protein and Nucleic Acid Chemistry, Cell Biology and Neurobiology. However, scientific collaboration between the different Divisions is extensive.

Scientists are well supported by excellent scientific facilities and by the LMB Operations Group which maintains the core infrastructure and services of the institute.

The LMB provides an unsurpassed environment for both new and established researchers. Scientists are drawn to the LMB from all over the world, thus creating a lively and international community for the exchange of ideas and technical innovation. Band 1- MRC - 6- Location 1- Cambridge- Salary 1- £23,328 - £24,485 per annum (pro rata)- Contract Type 1- Fixed Term- Job Type 1- Administration & Management- Full Time / Part Time 1- Part Time- Hours per week 1- Up to 22- Contract Length 1- 9 Months- Job Description 1
Overall purpose:To assist the Archivist and Engagement Officer in the day-to-day running of the LMB Archive, providing information and resources about the LMB, its history, science and its scientists, and to support the Archive's involvement in the LMB's public engagement and communication activities.

To help manage LMB alumni records and engagement, and to undertake specific projects as required.

Main duties/ Key responsibilities:

To support the daytoday running of the LMB Archive. The Archive consists of a diverse selection of physical and online resources in varying formats and provides information and resources to internal and external users.
To help maintain a database of LMB alumni from leaver information provided by the Divisional Offices, ensuring consistency of entries and uptodate contact details. Liaising with Divisional Offices for missing or incomplete information and ensuring GDPR requirements are met.
To help maintain a database of LMB articles from newspaper and press resources, with physical and electronic access to the articles, scanning articles where required.
To help manage the physical resources, including manuscripts, photographs, newspaper articles, recordings, models and artefacts through sorting, cataloguing and filing material in an ordered, structured way to assist retrieval and dissemination of information. To ensure correct storage and handling of material in line with best practice.
To assist with cataloguing and sorting of donations to the LMB Archive.
To assist with LMB alumni engagement, including production of an annual alumni newsletter, and helping to deliver alumni events such as memorial symposia.
To assist the LMB News Team with the generation of biographical articles for the LMB's website.
To assist with the promotion of the Archive resources and the LMB through the website and the use of material in exhibitions, including displays in the LMB Exhibition Room.
To assist with general enquiries from LMB, MRC and UKRI stakeholders and external users.
To assist with work on special projects, as required.

Working relationships:

You will report to the LMB Archivist and Engagement Officer.

The Archive is part of the LMB Public Engagement Team, and you will develop good relationships with them, LMB Library staff and the LMB VisLab team.

In addition, you will develop good relationships with internal staff, especially the Divisional Administrators, and all internal and external archive users.

Equality & Diversity

UKRI values the diverse skills and experience of its employees and is committed to achieving equality of treatment for all.

Our objectives are that all individuals shall have equal opportunities for employment and advancement on the basis of their skills, aptitudes and abilities.

UKRI is committed to the engagement and retention of the best possible talent and to creating an environment that encourages excellence in scientific research through good equalities and diversity leadership and management.

Person Specification 1
Education / qualifications / training required:
Essential_: Educated to A' level or equivalent experience.
Desirable_: Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

Previous work experience required: