Senior Technical Specialist Applied Molecular Biology - 26798

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY; Exeter; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at the Environment Agency for a Senior Technical Specialist in Applied Molecular Biology. You will lead initiatives in environmental monitoring and support health surveillance projects, driving innovation through academic research applications. Ideal candidates will have a Doctorate in Molecular Biology and a passion for mentorship and developing expertise in team members.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Local Government Pension scheme

Employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of turning academic research into usable tools.
• Ability to develop safe techniques against health threats.
• Experience compliant with ISO17025 quality management system.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop new tools for environmental monitoring.
• Act as a mentor to team members.
• Coordinate with DEFRA and other organizations.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Data Interpretation

Team Leadership

Education

Doctorate level in Molecular Biology

Job description

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Senior Technical Specialist Applied Molecular Biology - 26798

Number of jobs available

1

Region

South West

City/Town

Exeter

Building/Site

NLS Starcross Lab Exeter, EX6 8FD

Grade

Staff Grade 6

Post Type

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full Time, Part Time/Job Share

Role Type

Science

Salary Minimum

£47,646

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead a growing arm of the Monitoring Laboratories (ML) portfolio. ML have recently expanded their molecular biology service offering, looking at new tools to support environmental improvement and using environmental monitoring to support health surveillance.
Molecular biology has the potential to transform our knowledge of the environment. By unlocking the treasure trove of information available you will play your part in protecting the environment for future generations.
This role will be the key technical link between DEFRA, the Environment Agency, and commercial customers on how to turn academic research into tools that deliver outcomes for the environment. The role will work with Senior Research Scientists at the aforementioned organisations and develop a work plan for future developments in this field. The role will also support the Chiefs Scientists group in the development of new tools in this field and publishing our findings to support the wider scientific community.
You will act as a mentor to team members who wish to enhance their academic understanding of molecular biology and be an active participant in the EA applied science profession.
The right applicant will be kind, supportive and have a passion for their subject that will encourage others to want to be experts in their field.
You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.

The team

You will be based at the Starcross laboratory in Exeter and be part of the wider molecular and microbiology team based there. You will work closely with other technical specialists including those based at our National Fisheries laboratory in Brampton who also deliver molecular biology services. You will have close links with our customer service teams and the ML management team in delivery of your role.

Experience/skills required

You will have significant academic understanding of molecular biology, preferably to Doctorate level and extensive experience of turning academic papers into new tools to deliver evidence.
The ability to interpret data to ensure it provides the required evidence to the required standards.
A proven understanding of developing safe techniques that protect our people from contact with potential health threats is critical.
Proven experience of delivering analytical methods compliant with the ISO17025 quality management system.
Be able to demonstrate your ability to take academic papers and develop business cases that would support the development of new tools.
The ability to lead people and other technical experts to ensure successful outcomes.
Proven project management skills and the ability to use tools and systems to control budgets and resources.
You will have a passion for developing people and be able to demonstrate where you have supported people to achieve their best.

Contact and additional information

You'll be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support you need to succeed in your new role.
We support flexible working hours and practices to help you strike a good balance between your work and personal life. You'll have access to a Local Government Pension scheme as well as a host of other employee benefits.
For further information on this role, the employee benefits and work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack.
For more information please contact.
James Trout, Monitoring Laboratories Manager on 07825 820124 or [e-mail]

Job description attachment 1

Candidate pack

Closing Date:

18/06/2023, 23:55 hours

Level of security checks required

Basic Check

Competence 1

Applies Analytical Knowledge and Experience

Description

Please provide an example of where you have developed a solution to a complex technical challenge in the field of molecular biology.

Competence 2

Develops People

Description

Please provide an example of when you have developed an individual or a team's capability.

Competence 3

Focuses on Customers and Partners

Description

Describe how you have turned academic research into a practical outcome for a customer or partner in the field of molecular biology.

If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.

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