Personnel Specification

Research

Job Title: KTP Associate (Graduate in Biological Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry or a

related discipline)Ref:1651536

Department: School of Biomedical Sciences and Hughes Mushrooms – K Hughes and Co Ltd

Faculty: Life and Health Sciences

APPLICANTS MUST INDICATE HOW THEIR QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND
ATTRIBUTES MEET THE REQUIREMENTS STATED IN THIS SPECIFICATION
Educational and Professional Qualifications /

Essential

/ Hons degree (2:2 or higher) in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related discipline.
Desirable / Higher degree in microbiology/molecular biology or other relevant discipline (or be in the final stages of completion)
Previous Experience/
Training /

Essential

/ Skills and experience in at least two of the following areas: Culture of cell lines; culture of micro-organisms; flow cytometry; microscopy; biological sciences; extraction/recovery of biomolecules; project management/implementation.
Experience of working in a research laboratory.
Desirable / Extensive experience cell culture and associated testing of compounds
Extensive experience of flow cytometry analysis of samples
Experience of advanced microscopy
Experience of Mass Spec Imaging
Postgraduate research experience in microbiology or biochemistry
Experience in Project management/implementation.
Job Related Achievements /

Essential

/ Evidence of having conducted a research project to successful completion
Evidence of completing research tasks within strict deadlines
Experience in the use of word processing and spreadsheet
packages for research purposes
Desirable / Evidence of delivering a research project in a commercial or industrial environment
Significant experience of working in a scientific problem based environment
Inter-Personal Skills /

Essential

/ Good oral and written communication skills
Good time management and other organisational skills, and evidence of ability to work on your own initiative
Experience of working as part of a team including a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable / Evidence of ability to liaise effectively with external collaborators
Research and Analogous Activities /

Essential

/ Evidence of completion of a written scientific report of original research findings
Willingness to work with all cell types and tissues
Desirable / Evidence of presenting research findings to a scientific, technology transfer, or clinical audience
Other Factors /

Essential

/ Ability to travel to meet the needs of the post
The UKVI Resident Labour Market Test has not been applied to this vacancy and therefore only applicants with unrestricted entitlement to live and work in the UK can apply (i.e. applicants who do not require a certificate of sponsorship)
Desirable / Access to transport

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