Category 3 Microbiologist
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Category 3 Microbiologist
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Category 3 Microbiologist to join the Laboratory Management Team within Science Operations at [Employer hidden], based in Norwich, UK. This is a full-time, 3-year contract with a salary of £32,578 to £39,928 per annum.
Background
Funded by the BBSRC Core Capability Grant, the post provides support to workers in the Institute Strategic Programmes (ISPs) wishing to have category level 3 experiments run, or to be trained to undertake their own experiments.
The Role
The CL3 Microbiologist will provide expertise to support a range of users in [Employer hidden]. They will undertake specific project work for groups lacking in CL3 qualified staff and assist in the supervision, training and qualification of new CL3 users. They will also undertake risk assessments and SOPs as required, and support and train others to do so.
Additionally, they will support the general management of the CL3 facility under the CL3 Laboratory Manager and act as their Deputy. This will involve monitoring health and safety and other practices in the facility, dealing with breakdowns and callouts on a rota system and covering for the Laboratory Manager in their absence. They will be expected to liaise with engineers and H&S staff as needed and to help with the twice-annual maintenance shut-downs.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will hold a Degree in Microbiology or Biology, and a PhD or extensive practical experience in a commercial environment. They will have practical microbiology skills in a CL3 setting and understand the physical operation of a containment laboratory. Their experience of working with pathogens in a CL3 environment will be evident, including their ability to undertake risk assessments and prepare SOPs.
Additional Information
Salary on appointment will be within the range £32,578 to £39,928 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post for a contract of 3 years.
For further information and details of how to apply, please contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1004272. The provisional date for interviews will be 11th July 2022.
[Employer hidden] is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sectors of society. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy.
About the Quadram Institute
The Quadram Institute is a new interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to understanding how food and microbes interact to promote health and prevent disease. Its mission is to deliver healthier lives through innovation in gut health, microbiology and food. A partnership between [Employer hidden], the University of East Anglia, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and BBSRC, it brings together scientists and clinicians in a state-of-the-art building on the Norwich Research Park.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications will be 12th June 2022.