Higher Pathology Scientist - Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom - Animal and Plant Health Agency

Description

Job Description

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share

Put your histology, technical laboratory skills and pathology experience to work in a dynamic role as part of the Pathology and Animal Sciences Department research and surveillance remit. You will be underpinning the crucial work of a dedicated agency that is tackling disease and ensuring the health of animals throughout the UK.

About the role

In this role, you will contribute to the innovation and delivery of scientific and technical approaches for research into investigations of animal disease pathogenesis, host responses and diagnosis for policy-driven government and externally funded projects, within the Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) workgroup in the Pathology and Animal Sciences Department.

About you

Together with specialist laboratory skills in histopathology and molecular and immunodetection methods, you will need to be a good communicator, team player, motivated, able to juggle a range of priorities and have a BSc in a biological or biomedical/veterinary science.

About the Animal and Plant Health Agency

An executive agency sponsored by Defra, APHA safeguards animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy. The Agency's remit is as wide-ranging as it is far-reaching, with specific responsibilities that include identifying and controlling endemic and exotic diseases and pests in animals and keeping track of new and emerging threats.

Where to go from here

To apply, please visit the Civil Service Jobs website and, after clicking on the 'show more' option, enter the reference number.

For informal discussion about this role please contact Dr Carmen Garcia-Pelayo ).