Mycoplasma National Reference Laboratory Test Development, Validation & Research Manager (ID 2355)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Gorffennaf 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £35,857 i £38,551 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | London: £35,857 - £38,551 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Gorffennaf 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | KT15 3NB |
| Cwmni: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 360685/1 |
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The Science Directorate (SD) delivers high quality, high impact and highly relevant multidisciplinary science. Our people are diverse, talented, engaged and inspired to deliver innovative outcomes.
More than ever before the health of our environment, plants, animals and bees matters. Do you wish to be part of are part of an amazing, diverse team on the frontline in researching, investigating, and acting to protect the UK’s animal, plant and bee health? You will be helping to make a difference to the UK and contributing to global efforts to control and eradicate disease in plants, animals and protecting global biodiversity.
The post will lead test development, validation and packages of underpinning applied research work in support of the National and International Reference Laboratory (NRL/IRL) functions of the Mycoplasma Team, within the Exotic Bacteria Workgroup of the Department of Bacteriology at APHA Weybridge. The role will develop underpinning technical expertise and provide advice to the leadership team within the NRL and to stakeholders. The post provides opportunities for developing and extending expertise through collaboration, necessitating occasional national and international travel. The post holder will manage and coordinate research, test development and validation activities within the Mycoplasma team, delivering workstreams aimed at control and prevention of economically important diseases of livestock. This is a laboratory based post based at Weybridge, Surrey.
Develop and validate new tests within a team of NRL/IRL scientists.Manage delivery of research project work employing cultural, molecular and phenotypic tools to detect, identify and characterise veterinary mycoplasmas, working to project milestones. This may require working at SAPO3/CL3 containment.Support the Mycoplasma NRL laboratory diagnostic capability, by developing and maintaining expertise required to deliver results under UKAS accreditation.Collaborate with scientists and veterinarians within the agency and at external organisations, including internationally, to deliver science and expand knowledge and skills commensurate with NRL and Defra requirements.Preparation of validation documentation, peer-reviewed scientific publications, presentations, and SOPs.Represent the NRL and APHA at national and international meetings, visiting oversees collaborators and hosting visitors.Liaise closely with managers/project leads, and internal/external collaborators to help meet deadlines and assist in project budget management.Management and support of other scientists.Develop concept notes, research, and other proposals.Liaise with co-workers and Team Lead to maintain Mycoplasma emergency response capability for range of livestock.Maintain a safe working environment. Implement and ensure personal compliance with all health and safety requirements.Ensure maintenance of ISO9001 and ISO17025 quality systems.