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Healthcare Scientist - London United Kingdom

NHS Professionals

Full Time United Kingdom 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today

Job description

Job Introduction

The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is a system leader for health security; taking action internationally to strengthen global health security, providing trusted advice to government and the public and reducing inequalities in the way different communities experience and are impacted by infectious disease, environmental hazards, and other threats to health.

Main Responsibilities

The postholder will participate in the provision, research and review of streptococcus and staphylococcus outbreak.

The role:

Perform a range of standard methods/assays/techniques in support of all activities associated to streptococcus and staphylococcus research, aimed to ensure project deliverables are met on time
Take responsibility for the provision of reagents and consumables required for project area
Take responsibility for laboratory housekeeping and supervision of a V&P laboratory following necessary training
Provide data to input into reports, to meet project targets and for preparation of presentations and publications

The Ideal Candidate

Personal Specification:

Degree (or equivalent) and relevant experience in a microbiology topic/environment.
Experience of working with microbiology/molecular biology
In house laboratory experience including techniques applicable to bacterial molecular methods, sample isolation, purification, storage, DNA extraction, PCR, sanger sequencing analyses, and WGS DNA extraction using Qiasymphony.
Good understanding and experience of safe working practices and quality.
Able to work flexibly to meet varying needs
Demonstrated ability to work in teams and independently