Associate Lecturer - Molecular Biology Liverpool, England
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
POST
Associate Lecturer – Molecular Biology
SALARY
£32,000-£35,000 per annum
CONTRACT
Full-time - Fixed Term - 2 years
REPORTS TO
Vocational Training Manager
ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY
To establish a new area of research based on therapeutic applications of stem cells for neurodegenerative disease and provide contextualized teaching of molecular biology. To instruct groups in the ELISA techniques, DNA extraction & quantification, PCR & agarose gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE & western blotting, as well as an introduction into bioinformatics and primer design for polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY ACTIONS
These set out how Key Responsibilities will be achieved
1 Teaching
Provide teaching as required using a variety of pedagogical techniques such as small group teaching, practical work, student- centered learning, building on prior learning, skills and experience, individual activity, assessment for learning and questioning.
Ensure students are provided with the appropriate equipment to undertake training and complete any required assessments
Supervise PhD students
2 Assessment
Complete assessments of students in line with company policies and the relevant qualification body guidelines
Create and update written course materials and assessments, so they are fit for purpose and where necessary, conform to the regulations of awarding bodies
Contribute to formative and summative feedback and tasks related to student’s work
3 Curriculum development and Quality assurance
Work with colleagues to ensure content of training courses are up-to-date and relevant.
Engage with feedback on teaching to enhance quality and learner experience
Adopt reflective pedagogical practices and share learnt experiences with the team to improve delivery and assessment
Attend standardization and moderation meetings as and when required
Work with the Quality Assurance Manager to ensure the quality of course materials including assessments
Ensure that course equipment has been tested and any problems addressed so that courses are fit for purpose
5 Administration and pastoral duties
Provide pastoral support and references to students during and after courses
Contribute to student admissions processes including interviews and selection panels
Update website information and back-end content, course dates etc as well as maintaining required spreadsheets to assist the
team in the smooth running of training programmes
Answer student/client questions and in relation to specific enquiries including corporate booking and bespoke packages.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY ACTIONS
These set out how Key Responsibilities will be achieved
6 Health & Safety
Create and review all related risk assessments and make amendments in line with the relevant guidance
Have overall responsibility for laboratory health and safety within the department
Ensure technicians, students and lecturing staff understand and follow laboratory health and safety
Ensure all team members complete the relevant health and safety assessments
Company Benefits
35 days Holiday per annum pro rata
Employee Assistance Programme
Benefits Available after 1 years’ Service.
House Loan Scheme – down payment on new home
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
Enhanced Sickness and Absence Pay
Enhanced holiday package from day one, 5 years and 10 years’ service
PERSON SPECIFICATION
COMPETENCY CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE
ASSESSMENT
Qualifications, Training & Knowledge
PhD in a relevant biological science - Desirable
Application
BSc or Masters level qualification in a relevant biological science - Essential
Application
Understanding and ability to undertake research - Essential
Application / Interview
Clinical research experience - Desirable
Application / Interview
PGCE or equivalent, and QTS - Desirable
Application/ Interview and observed lesson
Experience
5+ years of experience in the following techniques: PCR, ELISA. - Essential
Application / Interview
5+ years of experience in Mammalian Cell Culture and Stem Cells - Desirable
Application/Interview
Experience of writing grant and funding applications - Essential
Experience in molecular biology - Essential
Experience in microbiology - Desirable
Experience of QMS
Experienced in lecturing/teaching
Experience of leading a team and managing their professional development - Essential
Experience of working in a multi-cultural setting - Essential
Experience of writing risk assessments - Essential
Experience in quality assurance - Essential
Experience in budget management - Essential
Application / Interview
Experience is creating, managing, and delivering a strategy - Essential
Experience in bioinformatics - Desirable
Experience of working with SEN students and adapting lessons to their need Desirable
Experience of developing and delivering regulated qualifications - Desirable
Strong communication skills with proven ability to use them to convey complex information to students and colleague - Essential
Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to coordinate a team, ensuring appropriate cover is provided - Essential
Ability to take initiative and work without supervision - Essential
Confidence in making decisions within area of expertise - Essential
Able to work efficiently and co-operatively as part of a team - Essential
Ability to review documentation and make amendments appropriately within set guidelines - Essential
Strong negotiation skills, with ability to reach agreements - Essential
Ability to analyze and solve problems - Essential
Ability to work calmly under pressure, and adapt readily to changing circumstances Essential
Circumstances
The post requires a flexible approach and willingness to carry out working hours across set teaching schedules which will include weekends and bank holidays
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Salary: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Liverpool: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Master's (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: BIOEDUALMB280323
