Research Scientist
3 days ago
Join the Defra Group as a Research Scientist and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, high-impact, and highly relevant multidisciplinary science.
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Scientist to join our team in the Department of Pathology. As a Research Scientist, you will be responsible for providing technical, scientific, laboratory, and administrative assistance within the Department of Pathology.
Key Responsibilities- Manage support staff working within containment facilities and the bio-archive.
- Perform specialist techniques to support surveillance and research within the TSE workgroup.
- Organize staff and laboratory resources to ensure the smooth and safe running of biocontainment facilities (ACDP3) and preparation areas in compliance with APHA and legislative policies.
- Conduct laboratory facility duties such as temperature monitoring and equipment maintenance, accurate recording of these duties, and reporting of anomalous results.
- Manage and provide support to Biological Archive audits, consolidation, and discards of diagnostic/research samples in ultra-low temperature freezers and manage freezer maintenance and capacity.
- Assist with or perform laboratory techniques and tests conducted within Pathology, including molecular pathology and histopathological procedures, reagent & tissue preparation, and immunohistochemistry.
- Prepare fixed tissue samples for long-term storage, archiving of formalin-fixed tissues and paraffin wax blocks, filing of histology reference tissue slides.
- Comply with lab waste management procedures and complete relevant documentation.
- Support to HEO in maintenance of the TSE QA Stocks database and associated tissue storage, TSE Proficiency Testing sample preparation, distribution of TSE Rapid Test and Western Blotting PT schemes.
- Provide technical support, tissue sampling, and preservation expertise for post-mortem examinations on a range of livestock species in high biocontainment facilities (up to ACDP3/SAPO4).
- Line and/or functional management of laboratory staff, supervision of students, visitors, and contractors within high containment areas, as required.
- Maintain knowledge of APHA's diversity policy and implement it within the team.
- Manage laboratory equipment, including calibration, monitoring, and routine maintenance.
- Maintenance and updating of local computer-based sample management systems in compliance with Quality accreditation.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong background in pathology and laboratory techniques, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills. You will also need to be able to work effectively in a team environment and be able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
What We OfferWe offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career advancement. You will also have the opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality science.
How to ApplyIf you are a motivated and experienced Research Scientist looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, to [insert contact information].
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