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Research Scientist
2 months 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 have a strong attention to detail.
What We OfferWe offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake other duties as necessary.
