Scientist Work, Jobs in Porton Down (with Salaries)

Healthcare Scientist
UK Health Security Agency —Porton
- £33,422 - £40,731 a year
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
8d
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
UK Health Security Agency —Porton
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Part-time
- Laboratory experience
- Presentation skills
6d
Scientist - Cell Biology
Curve Therapeutics —Southampton
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Relocation assistance
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Clinical Scientist
UK Health Security Agency —Porton Down
- £57,528 - £64,750 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
1d
Microbiology Technician
The National Oceanography Centre —Southampton
- £36,382 a year
- Call to connect
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Specialist Biomedical Scientist FTC
Spire Healthcare —Southampton
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Biomedical Equipment Technician BMET
French Consulting —Mildenhall
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
Quick apply
Experienced In Vitro Toxicology Scientist
British American Tobacco —Southampton
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
12d
Research Scientist - Quantitative Benthic Ecology
The National Oceanography Centre —Southampton
- £43,703 - £47,941 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Senior Project Team Leader
UK Health Security Agency —Porton
- £56,185 - £66,581 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
- Presentation skills
7d
Research Technician
University of Southampton —Southampton
- £31,236 - £35,608 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Hospital
- Bachelor's degree
Automated Biochemistry Section Manager
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust —Southampton
- £57,528 - £64,750 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Time management
8d
Data Scientist
Clarity Innovations, LLC —Mildenhall
- Engineering
- Java
- Master's degree
Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (Echo)
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust —Salisbury
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
6d
In Vitro Toxicology Scientist
British American Tobacco —Southampton
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
12d
Research Fellow
University of Southampton —Southampton
- £36,636 - £41,064 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Project management
- University
Vacuum Materials Scientist
Aquark Technologies Ltd —Eastleigh
- £39,428.57 - £61,714.29 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Quality Control Chemist
Biosynth —Compton
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
BMS Team Manager - Cellular Pathology
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust —Downton
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d
Senior Data Scientist Manager
B&Q —Eastleigh
- £90,000 - £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- SQL
- Machine learning
- Agile
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme

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Healthcare Scientist

UK Health Security Agency -
Porton

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time | Fixed term contract
£33,422 - £40,731 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Pay rise

Qualifications

Administrative experience
Presentation skills
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Details

Reference number

472756

Salary

£33,422 - £40,731

Per annum, Pro Rata

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer

Contract type

Fixed term

Length of employment

FTC till the 30/03/2029

Type of role

Science

Working pattern

Full-time, Homeworking, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
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Location

This role is being offered as lab based at our Scientific Campus in Porton. (No hybrid working is available for this role).

Based at our scientific campus, you will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

About the job

Job summary

UKHSA Porton plays an important role in preparing for and coordinating responses to potential healthcare emergencies, including possible acts of deliberate release. The site is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and a number of laboratories are accredited to UKAS ISO 15189:2022.

In addition, the centre undertakes both basic and applied research into understanding infectious diseases and manufactures a number of healthcare products, including vaccines and therapeutics.
The successful candidate will work as part of the Porton Pathogen Genomics next generation sequencing team to ensure a clinical service is provided efficiently and to the highest standard.

This job will include routine laboratory work, laboratory housekeeping and maintenance, recording and reporting of results and ensuring the work is carried out to high scientific, safety and quality standards. The post holder will perform a range of scientific techniques primarily focused on high throughput next generation sequencing.

Working for your organisation

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.

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers

Job description

Undertake a range of sequencing and diagnostic assays and techniques as required, meeting the needs of UKHSA Pathogen Genomics service provision.
Perform targeted NGS methods such as the ARTIC protocol.
Facilitate current testing strategies and the development of new assays.
Coordinate the identification, evaluation, and adaptation of new technologies to enhance the laboratorys capabilities and to ensure the laboratory works to a high scientific standard.
Conform to the working standards outlined by UKAS ISO 15189:2022 and ISO 9001:2015.
Deputise as appropriate for senior staff.
Write and maintain laboratory documentation such as SOPs and risk assessments.
Act as a laboratory supervisor, ensuring equipment is suitably maintained and calibrated and that documentation relevant to the laboratory is kept up to date.
Comply with waste disposal protocols.
Operate, maintain, clean, and disinfect laboratory equipment safely.
Monitor laboratory stocks and supplies daily to help optimise use of consumables and reduce wastage.
Play a leading role in the training of junior and new staff.
Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with UKHSAs safety policies.
Maintain a clean, safe, and tidy working environment.
Escalate risks that cannot be controlled to the Laboratory Head.
Notify accidents, near misses, dangerous situations, and shortcomings in health and safety via the appropriate management structure.
Report any personal sickness (during and after such an event) that may have been caused by or may impact upon work, in line with the UKHSA Sickness Absence Management Policy.
Support UKHSA administrative staff.
Comply with all UKHSA policies and procedures.
Identify any potential conflicts of interest which may impinge on your ability to perform.

Person specification

Essential criteria

Degree in a relevant biological science.
Experience in NGS platforms.
Knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety requirements and procedures.
Skills in communication of complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.
Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software.
Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales.
An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of automated liquid handling.
Basic knowledge of project principles.
Previously worked in a similar position within the public sector.
Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, networking and persuasive skills.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £33,422, UK Health Security Agency contributes £9,682 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

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 employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

Success profiles Success Profiles - GOV.UK

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed (9) essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
1000 word supporting statement.

This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.

You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.

Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 1000 words. We will not consider any words over 1000 words.

Longlisting:

In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

Meets all essential criteria
Meets some essential criteria
Meets no essential criteria

If used, the pile(s) Meets all essential criteria will proceed to shortlisting.

Shortlisting:

In the event of a large number of applications we may conduct an initial sift, on the lead criteria of:

Degree in a relevant biological science.
Experience in NGS platforms.

Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications /large amount of successful candidates.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

Success profiles Success Profiles - GOV.UK

You will be invited to a single remote interview.

Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills will be tested at interview.

The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:

Communication and Influencing
Working Together - Lead behaviour
Developing Self and Others
Delivering at Pace

Interviews dates are to be confirmed.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Location

This role is being offered as lab based at our Scientific Campus in Porton. (No hybrid working is available for this role).

Based at our scientific campus, you will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Security Clearance Level Requirement
Successful candidates must pass a basic disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-Terrorist Check.

Eligibility Criteria External

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants).

Salary Information
If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

Future location
UKHSA is investing in a new state-of-the-art National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow, Essex, which will eventually bring together teams currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale and Porton Down. For more details, please see: Huge biosecurity centre investment to boost pandemic protection - GOV.UK.
The new facilities will start becoming operational in the mid-2030s, with full completion by 2038. Staff will move in phases as facilities become available. If you're
appointed to a role currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale or Porton Down, please note that we'll continue investing in these sites for the next decade. As we get closer to the transition, we'll provide full information about relocation support available to staff.

Reasonable Adjustments
The Civil Service is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, we will consider any
reasonable adjustments that could help you. An adjustment is a change to the recruitment process or an adjustment at work. This is separate to the Disability
Confident Scheme. If you need an adjustment to be made at any point during the recruitment process you should contact the recruitment team in confidence as soon as possible to discuss your needs.

You can find out more information about reasonable adjustments across the Civil Service here: https://www.civil-servicecareers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/

International Police check
If you have spent more than 6 months abroad over the last 3 years you may need an International Police Check. This would not necessarily have to be in a single block, and it could be time accrued over that period.

Internal Fraud Check
If successful for this role as one aspect of pre-employment screening, applicants personal details name, national insurance number and date of birth - will be
checked against the Cabinet Office Internal Fraud Hub, and anyone included on the database will be refused employment unless they can show exceptional
circumstances. Currently this is only for external candidates to the Civil Service

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check .

See our vetting charter .

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : Gurkamal Bhambra
Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

Email : [email protected]

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 the UKHSA Complaints team via email at: [email protected]
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 for
further information: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.u

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