Senior Biomedical Scientist Wiltshire
Job description
To work as part of the Porton Pathogen Genomics Covid-19 whole genome sequencing team, to ensure the clinical service is provided efficiently and to the highest standard.
Working as the senior scientist responsible for delivering scientific and technical activities within the sequencing team. Lead the delivery of new/improved/refined diagnostic assays for use in the department as well as supporting safety, training and quality activities. Tasks will include routine laboratory work, line management, laboratory housekeeping and maintenance, recording and reporting of results and ensuring the work is carried out to high scientific, safety and quality standard. Also manipulating electronic data to provide information in the correct format and leadership of a small team. The post holder will perform a range of diagnostic tests primarily focused on high throughput Covid-19 sequencing but which could include other molecular assays.
