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To support a research study aimed at identifying biomarkers and developing a functional
assay to predict tumour sensitivity to PDGFR inhibitors. You will actively support a number
of tasks ranging from laboratory work (e.g.; cell culture, proliferation assays) to more
office-based activities such as data analysis and preparation of reports.

Key Responsibilities
and Accountabilities:

Specific responsibilities and accountabilities

• Follow protocols and work closely with the supervisory team to conduct

• Identify consumables and materials for laboratory experiments.

• Contribute to the preparation of grant reports to funder

• Present data to the project team in meetings

• Undertake basic research for example by preparing, setting up, conducting and

• Conduct literature and database searches.
• Continue to update knowledge and develop skills.
• Seek to exploit the outcomes of research.
• Assist in the supervision of student projects.
• Could be expected to contribute to delivery of modules for example on the use of

research methods and equipment.

Special
Circumstances:

• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours albeit infrequently

• Support, on an ad-hoc basis, undergraduate teaching and/or research

• Champion a positive approach to change and opportunity, encourage inclusive

• Undertake other duties and tasks as may be necessary after consultation with

University of Sunderland

Role Profile

Part 2

Part 2A: Essential and Desirable Criteria

Essential

Qualifications and Professional Memberships:

BSc degree in biology, biological sciences, biochemistry or a related discipline (or
expected to complete soon).

Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience of working in a laboratory environment

• Ability to evaluate and interpret scientific data independently

• Experience of writing detailed protocols and reports

• Knowledge of mammalian cell biology

• Knowledge of anti-cancer drug development

• Ability to work under pressure

• IT competency including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  

Desirable

Qualifications and Professional Memberships:

MSc degree in cell or molecular biology, biochemistry or a related discipline

Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience in mammalian cell culture

• Experience in molecular biology techniques including Western blotting, PCR and

flow cytometry

• Experience in cell proliferation and viability assays

• Experience in cell based small molecule screening

• Publications in a relevant scientific discipline journal

Part 2B: Key Competencies

Competencies are
assessed at the
interview/selection
testing stage

Analysis and Research

• Gathers data rigorously and conducts robust analysis, questioning assumptions

• Reports findings to the team and is able to withstand challenge by relying on

evidence gathered and processes used for analysis.

Communication

Oral
• Summarises and interprets complex, conceptual and special matters to aid others'

understanding and aimed at their needs.

• Uses appropriate styles and arguments to influence and negotiate satisfactory

• Monitors understanding of others, develops approach and takes corrective action

Written
• Conveys information of a complex, conceptual and specialist nature using a range

of styles and media selected to meet the needs of others.

• Presents complex information in formats appropriate to non-specialists without

• Monitors the reactions of others and takes appropriate steps to remedy any

miscommunications.

Decision Making

Independent decisions

• Considers wider impact of decisions, assesses possible outcomes and their

• Uses judgement to make decisions with limited or ambiguous data and takes

• Distinguishes between the need to make a decision, when to defer and when not

to take a decision.
Collaborative decisions

• Helps others to explore options that initially appear to be inappropriate or

• Enables others to contribute to decisions.
• Ensures that options are weighed, outcomes identified and chances of success

considered.

• Challenges decisions, appropriately to ensure consideration and processes are

Contribute to the decision making of others

• Anticipates and highlights issues that need to be taken into account.

• Outlines possible impacting factors, assessing their degree of influence on the

• Ensures previous learning is included.
  

Initiative and Problem Solving

• Initiates processes and procedures to resolve new problems.
• Anticipates possible implementation difficulties and identifies practical ways of

overcoming or preventing them.

• Takes account of others and the broader context when generating options.
  

Pastoral Care and Welfare

• Calms and reassures those in distress.
• Deals with difficult situations or confidential matters, according to policy and

procedures.

• Involves others or refers elsewhere for assistance if the situation becomes more

Planning and Organising Resources

• Suggests ways of improving working practice and use of resources.

• Creates realistic plans to achieve own deadlines and objectives.

• Monitors progress of self and or others so that corrective action can be taken if

• Ensures that time and resources are used effectively to their maximum efficiency.

Date Completed: March 2023