About UKHSA Public Health Laboratories
UKHSA public health laboratories are specialist clinical departments which require specialist, and often dedicated, medical microbiology support. The laboratories provide expert advice and support, particularly for the investigation of outbreaks and incidents and serious epidemics, such as SARS-CoV-2. These services can be delivered in partnership with colleagues in the NHS, for example UKHSA laboratories can be situated with NHS Trusts and services can also be delivered in partnership with colleagues in academia.
Manchester Sequencing Laboratory
The Manchester sequencing laboratory offers a fully integrated service encompassing nucleic acid extraction, target enrichment through PCR or hybridization, and subsequent library preparation and sequencing of viral and bacterial pathogens, utilizing both Illumina and Oxford Nanopore technologies. The laboratory has a strong service delivery focus and commitment to continuously improving methods for rapid and high‑throughput genomics to enhance its function.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Healthcare Scientist (SEO) or a Biomedical Scientist (AfC Band 7) who is HCPC registered. The post holder will supervise and provide line management for scientists, providing supervision for theday-to-today running of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) services, while acting as part of the team by actively participating in testing activities. The postholder will also be expected to train other members of the team. In the absence of other senior staff, responsibilities may be extended to duties carried out by other members of the senior team. The post holder will be expected to uphold high standards of safety and quality, maintain an up‑to‑date knowledge of genomic sequencing technologies and scientific developments, and stay aligned with best practices in laboratory operations. Additional roles will be assigned by the laboratory manager and technical manager and ensure that the laboratory complies with all relevant legislation as well as training all laboratory staff in appropriate related issues.
Equality and Inclusion
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.
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