NIBSC Scientist - Live Viral Vaccines. £31,210 p.a. plus benefits

With demonstrable experience in a practical laboratory environment, or an MSc with a practical laboratory component and ideally experience of working at Containment Level, the successful candidate will also have demonstrable knowledge in the use of document control and procurement/ordering systems.

Our ideal candidate will be skilled in the use of basic laboratory equipment, able to confidently and accurately perform calculations and prepare dilution series and be able to work safely with viruses, vaccines, sera and DNA/RNA in a containment level 2 laboratory. You will also have Demonstrable proficiency in relevant cell and molecular biology and protein techniques.

The role will be based in our laboratories in South Mimms. A full description of the role and the skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications required can be found here.

This role is for a fixed term of 22 months.

Closing date 28^th August 2018

If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other question please contact careers@mhra.gsi.gov.uk

Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules.

Our process requires that you apply through our careers site, where you will be asked to complete your application and answer some competency based questions. Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role score and then scored on their competency answers so please ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.

In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact Andrew McGuigan, Resourcing Manager, Andrew.mcguigan@mhra.gov.uk, in the first instance. 

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at:

civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk

info@csc.gsi.gov.uk

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