Biosafety Team Lead

7 months ago


Porton, United Kingdom UK Health Security Agency Full time

The post holder will have direct line management responsibilities and will supervise workstreams within the Biosafety Group. The successful applicant will design and carry out projects investigating the dispersal, spread and control of microorganisms within the built environment. Projects will focus on the mechanisms of transmission (aerosol, surface, and water) and the efficacy of mitigations including ventilation, RPE and decontamination in healthcare and laboratory settings. Project findings will be disseminated to internal and external stakeholders through reports and presentations, with the post holder expected to write scientific publications and reports and contribute to guidance documents Responsibilities of the role include: Leadership and management of projects studying the dispersal and spread of microorganisms within the built environment.

Development, validation, and use of methods/assays/techniques designed to support research objectives and activities. Line management and supervision including the training of junior staff allocated to the projects. Analysis of data and dissemination of findings through provision of reports, presentations, and publications. Establishing and maintaining links with stakeholders and collaborators within and outside UKHSA as necessary to benefit the project and/or department.

Acting in accordance with the UKHSA values and behaviours. Performing any other duties required by the Line manager commensurate with grade. 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.

People working with government assets must complete Basic Personnel Security Standard checks. For posts on UKHSA Civil Service terms and conditions, new entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. For existing Civil Servants and roles advertised across government, the rules of transfer apply, i.e., level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive a 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest.


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