Virology Diagnostics Research Assistant

The Pirbright Institute; Woking; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous pension scheme

25 days annual leave + holidays

Life assurance

Résumé du poste

The Pirbright Institute is a world-leading centre for research and surveillance of viral diseases affecting farm animals and viruses that spread from animals to humans. The post holder will work in the Vesicular Disease Reference Laboratory and contribute to diagnostic testing, assay development and QA under strict biosafety conditions.

Based on our Pirbright campus, the role offers permanent employment with potential for leadership responsibilities, extensive training, and access to a wide

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience with diagnostic assays (e.g., virus isolation, ELISA, RT-PCR) in a bioscience setting.
• Ability to work autonomously with strong organisation and multi-tasking.
• Good oral and written communication skills and teamwork.

Responsabilités

• Perform virology and molecular assays as part of diagnostic testing.
• Assist with development and validation of diagnostic assays.
• Prepare documentation and reports; ensure QA and biosafety compliance.
• Participate in on-call rota and out-of-hours activities.

Connaissances

Diagnostic assays experience

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Formation

Degree in biosciences

Outils

LIMS

PCR instruments

Description du poste

The Pirbright Institute is a world-leading centre for research and surveillance of viral diseases affecting farm animals and viruses that spread from animals to humans. The post holder will work in the Vesicular Disease Reference Laboratory and contribute to diagnostic testing, assay development and QA under strict biosafety conditions.

Based on our Pirbright campus, the role offers permanent employment with potential for leadership responsibilities, extensive training, and access to a wide