Senior Scientist - Porton Down, United Kingdom - Reed Talent Solutions
Description
Job summary There is an exciting opportunity with the UK Health Security Agency at Porton Down for a scientist to be part of a team performing antiviral research and the evaluation of drugs and other therapeutics against viruses including SARS-CoV-2.
The post holder will be part of a team of scientists currently working on the evaluation of antiviral compounds and other therapeutic agents against current and emerging variants of concern of SARS-CoV-2.
Experience of working at Containment level 3, to appropriate safety and quality standards, or being willing to train to do so, is desirable.
A good scientific understandingof the mode of action of antiviral drugs is advantageous. A successful track-record of publication is also desirable.Location:
UKHSA Porton Down, SP4 0JG
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) offers hybrid working - this means that whilst the role will be based in one of our offices, there will be opportunities for an element of working from home.
Job description
Working Pattern - Full Time, Part Time, Job Share, Flexible Working, Hybrid Working,
Responsibilities section:
As a Senior Scientist your main responsibilities will include:
To provide antiviral evaluation expertise in a team responsible for the delivery of the scientific and technical activities within the SARS-CoV-2 Therapeutic Evaluation/Research project.
- 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.
- Lead selected project areas to identify, evaluate and adapt new technologies where appropriate and to ensure that the project operates to a high scientific standard using current methods.
- Establish links and collaborations within and outside UKHSA as necessary to benefit the project and/or department.
- Take lead responsibility for the supervision and training of junior staff allocated to the project.
- Provide reports through analysis of data using software and databases as necessary, to meet project targets and lead on preparation of presentations and publications.
- 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 Laboratory Code of Practice and to work within any Quality Systems that are applicable to the site.
- To maintain health and safety competence to UKHSA standards.
- To fulfil the requirements of UKHSA Values commensurate with grade.
Person specification
Essential Criteria:
- PhD in appropriate discipline or MSc and several years' postgraduate experience or Degree and substantial relevant experience.
- Good understanding and experience of safe working practices
- Evidence of leading projects/project teams
- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and longterm timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Willing to undertake further training and able to train junior staff
- An understanding of, and commitment to, equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
Desirable Criteria:
- Good knowledge and practical familiarity with virology or cell biology techniques
- Previous experience in training project staff
- Several years' experience in area relevant to the project e.g. ACDP
- Specialist training/experience in specific methods required for the post
- Experience of having worked within a regulated environment (e.g. ISO9001)
- Experience of managing a team without direct line management
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