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- Toxicologist
- Gradd
- Civil Service: Executive Officer (EO)
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Rhan-amser
- Rhannu swydd
- Gweithio hyblyg
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 919-HH-18985363-External
- Cyflogwr
- UK Health Security Agency
- Math o gyflogwr
- Public (Non NHS)
- Gwefan
- UKHSA Chilton
- Tref
- Didcot
- Cyflog
- £27,722 - £32,505 per annum, pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 08/09/2024 23:59
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Toxicologist
Civil Service: Executive Officer (EO)
Trosolwg o'r swydd
The Experimental Toxicology programme within the Toxicology Department of the Radiation, Chemicals and Environmental Hazards Directorate of UKHSA undertakes experimental research using in vitro and in vivo models to investigate the impacts of exposures to chemicals and other environmental pollutants (e.g. air pollutants, bioaerosols, microplastics) on human health, including to those with pre-existing conditions (e.g. asthma).
This lab-based role involves the provision of specialised scientific services and technical support for research and development work to support the work of the Toxicology Department. The post is within the Bioaerosols Team.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- Laboratory work and scientific functions. These will involve cell culture maintenance and treatment protocols, specialist biological endpoint assays, data reporting and general laboratory work.
- Assistance in sequencing and genomic analysis activities together with computational analysis of data from high throughput assays.
- Maintenance of laboratory supplies including the ordering of reagents and equipment.
- Responsibility for maintaining risk assessment documentation in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Routine maintenance checks on specialised laboratory equipment.
The postholder may also be responsible for the use and maintenance of complex scientific equipment and will use a range of IT software including databases and software developed in house. These may be used for record keeping and the calculation of scientific information.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
The post holder will provide support for the Bioaerosols Team. Bioaerosols are airborne particles of biological origin, such as bacteria, viruses, pollen, fungal spores and/or their component parts. The Bioaerosols Team undertake research into the potential impacts of inhaled bioaerosols, in particular fungal spores, on human health in collaboration with a number of Universities and other Research organisations. They also routinely monitor fungal spores in the air. The post holder will be involved in culturing airway cells at the air-liquid interface, exposing them to bioaerosols and undertaking molecular endpoint assays, including quantitative PCR, ELISAs, cytochemistry, microscopy and high content imaging. They will also provide assistance in sequencing and genomic analysis and computational analysis of data. We are particularly interested in candidates with practical laboratory experience, including ALI cell culture, microbiology and/or high throughput sequencing, metabarcoding and associated bioinformatic analysis. The successful candidate will also be involved in maintenance of laboratory supplies and play a role in relation to laboratory health and safety requirements.
Essential criteria
- Science degree (or its equivalent) in a biological science discipline.
- Technical competence in taking measurements coupled with good numerate ability.
- Capable of working accurately and consistently in setting up equipment and in making complex measurements.
- Ability to communicate effectively, formally, informally, orally and in writing to suppliers, customers, UKHSA staff and representatives from other organizations.
- Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines, also able to prioritise the workload and work autonomously with reference to line management when required.
Desirable criteria
- Laboratory practical experience to include cell culture and general biological endpoint assessment.
- Experience of sequencing, genomic methods, bioinformatics or animal models.
- Laboratory management and organizational experience.
- Ability to observe and question to gather information and sift it to disregard the irrelevant and identify key issues
Selection Process.
This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your Qualifications, knowledge and experience and /or skills and capabilities outlined in the essential criteria.
Stage 1: Application & Sift
You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the essential criteria, and this will be in the form of
• a CV/ Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application)
• a 1250-word Statement of Suitability.
This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the above 5 essential criteria.
The CV and Statement of Suitability will be marked separately, and you must pass both to move forward to interview.
In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment
Please do not exceed 1250 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
Stage 2: Interview (competency based)
You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview.
Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview
There will be a 10 minute Presentation - details will be sent prior to interview.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
This role is based at Chilton (lab based). Please note hybrid working is not available for this role.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).
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.
If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview
Manyleb y person
Application Form
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Science degree (or its equivalent) in a biological science discipline.
- Technical competence in taking measurements coupled with good numerate ability.
- Capable of working accurately and consistently in setting up equipment and in making complex measurements.
- Ability to communicate effectively, formally, informally, orally and in writing to suppliers, customers, UKHSA staff and representatives from other organizations.
- Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines, also able to prioritise the workload and work autonomously with reference to line management when required.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Laboratory practical experience to include cell culture and general biological endpoint assessment.
- Experience of sequencing, genomic methods, bioinformatics or animal models.
- Laboratory management and organizational experience.
- Ability to observe and question to gather information and sift it to disregard the irrelevant and identify key issues.
Interview
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 10 minute presentation
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Helen Higgins
- Teitl y swydd
- Resource Support
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
For queries regarding the role please contact [email protected], for queries regarding the application please contact [email protected].
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