Laboratory Scientist – Avian Viral Diseases (ID3881)

Government Recruitment Service; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government recruitment agency is seeking a candidate to support research on avian viral diseases. Responsibilities include conducting experimental studies, managing diagnostic tests, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in laboratory work and handling animal studies. This position is based in Addlestone, England.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting experimental studies involving viral diseases.
• Knowledge in maintaining and managing diagnostic test portfolios.
• Experience handling laboratory animals and insectaries.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support experimental studies involving avian viral diseases.
• Assist with the management of test portfolios for viral diseases.
• Establish new techniques and maintain existing methods.

Job description

Main areas of work will include:

Conduct and support experimental studies involving a variety of avian viral diseases.
Assist with the maintenance and management of the conventional and molecular test portfolio for viral diseases.
Conduct experimental and diagnostic work, some of which could involve the handling and sampling of laboratory animals and assistance with managing and maintaining insectaries.
Establish new techniques, write and implement SOPs and maintain, troubleshoot or improve existing methods.
Manage and maintain viral repository and stocks of antigen/antisera reagents.
Maintain Safety standards while working in Biocontainment level 2 and 3 facilities, including writing and implementing risk assessments and acting as deputy building officer as required.
Act as Quality liaison officer assisting the department in maintaining an efficient and effective quality management system meeting the requirements of ISO9001:2015 certification and ISO17025 accreditation.
Prepare written reports for inclusion into manuscripts, publications and project reports.
Be part of the Core capability team to support other groups within the Virology department to perform serological/molecular diagnostic tests in the event of an outbreak or to provide support for WHO/WOAH reference laboratories.
Manage junior staff and train new staff members, visiting scientists and students as required.