Senior Project Team Leader G7 - Porton Down, United Kingdom - UK Health Security Agency

UK Health Security Agency

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Porton Down, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £49,592 - £58,769
Job grade:

Grade 7
Contract type:
Permanent
Type of role:
Science
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share
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Porton DownAbout the job

Job summary:

The Diagnostics, Evaluation and Innovation Teams are recruiting a permanent Senior Project Team Leader within the Pathogen Characterisation, Diagnostics & Evaluation department, based on site at UKHSA Porton Down.

The Diagnostics, Evaluation and Innovation Teams review, evaluates, develops and implements diagnostic assays for use in UKHSA/NHS and locally for the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL) working with suppliers, commercial partners and academic groups.

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.

UKHSA have office locations across the UK.

The balance between home and workplace working is to be agreed with the line manager, determined primarily by business needs and in line with departmental policy.

- *Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*_

Job description:

The post holder will be key members within the Diagnostics, Innovation and Evaluation Teams providing expertise to ensure that scientific and technical projects are delivered to the constraints of cost, time and quality.

The successful applicant will manage staff and projects developing, evaluating and implementing a range of molecular, serological and antigenic methods in support of diagnostic evaluation activities.

They will identify, evaluate and adapt new technologies where appropriate and assist in developing scientific and technical strategies.

Responsibilities section:

To manage the projects developing, evaluating and implementing a range of molecular, serological and antigenic methods in support of diagnostic evaluation activities for ACDP HG 2/3/4 pathogens, ensuring targets are met according to agreed specifications and timelines.
Take lead responsibility for the provision of validated and verified assays, reagents and consumables required for the projects.
To act as principal investigator of the project team taking lead responsibility to identify, evaluate and adapt new technologies where appropriate in consultation with the scientific lead 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 including submission of proposals.
Assist senior colleagues, leading where necessary in developing scientific and technical strategy of the project or derived projects, identifying new opportunities as they arise and responding to funding calls or customer enquiries.
Take lead responsibility for the supervision and training of junior staff allocated to the project.
Provide reports as required and lead on preparation of presentations, publications and liaison via teleconferences with the customer as well as dealing with enquiries as necessary.
To perform any other duties required by the Line manager commensurate with grade.
To ensure that the project team undertakes work in accordance with UKHSA's Code of Safety Practice and to work within any Quality Systems that are applicable to the site.
To maintain health and safety competence.
To fulfil the requirements of UKHSA Values and Behaviours and the Civil Service Code.

To comply with all UKHSA policies and 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 Criteria:

PhD in appropriate discipline with considerable postdoctoral level experience (or other degree eg MSc with significant experience in the field) in an appropriate scientific discipline.
Specialist training/experience in assay development, evaluation and validation for the clinical diagnosis of bacteria and viruses,
Evidence of leading projects/project teams and dealing with customers/clients
Significant experience in areas relevant to the project
Breadth of experience covering all aspects of post requirements.
Experience of having worked in a regulated environment
Recognised in own field of research through publication record in peer review journals and/or as expert referee/panel member
Presentation and project reporting skills
Training in Project leadership and presentation skills
Must be able to provide and rec