Healthcare Scientist Job at UK Health Security Agency
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Job description
This is a laboratory based role.
- process specimens, sub culture, and perform nucleic acid extractions, run controls and IQC samples according to given protocols as required following training.
- Carry out laboratory testing, including molecular techniques such as NA extraction, PCR (including real-time PCR) and DNA sequencing and standard microbiological procedures e.g Gram’s stain
- Read and record test results where there are clear positive and negative results
- Monitor equipment, notifying senior staff where there are discrepancies
- Organise an inventory for maintenance of stocks and solutions
- Contribute to the provision of a reference service for microbiological samples requiring up to Containment level 2 proficiency.
- Carry out sample tracking; analysis and archiving of specimens received
- Receive, prepare, or dispense media with appropriate storage.
- Ordering of consumables and the preparation of media, reagents and solutions
- Responsible for the reading of less complex test results and entry of results onto the LIMS, live system where no interpretation of results is required
- Ensure rooms are kept clean, tidy and well stocked and that equipment is monitored and maintained
- Ensure discard waste is managed in a timely manner and stored & disposed of safely in accordance with SOPs, and agreed safety standards
- To answer the telephone and deal with enquiries as appropriate
- To take part in and contribute to laboratory meetings
Person specification
A detailed job description/main responsibility is attached in a separate document.
Applicants are strongly advised to use the criteria in the job description/person specification (available online) as sub-headings in their application to make it clear how they meet each of the selection criteria.
Please also see job description for eligibility criteria and competencies.
For further details please contact
For further information or an informal discussion about the post, please contact Rupa Ra via email: rupa.rai@ukhsa.gov.uk or call 0208 327 7638.
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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Eligibility Criteria
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).
Grade and Salary
New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band.
The internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase.
Either case is determined by whichever is the highest.
For further details please refer to the Information Sheet- Starting Salaries & Benefits attachment.
Security Clearance Level Requirement:
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard.
Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered.
Reserve List
Candidates who pass the interview criteria but are not offered a post will be kept on a reserve list for 12 months and may be contacted if similar roles become available.
Further information
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles.
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email: Complaints1@ukhsa.gov.uk.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website here.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.
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