Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Grade and Salary:
AFC6 £35,392 - £42,618The Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL) provide a front-line diagnostic service for the detection of Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (Ebola, Lassa, CCHF, Marburg), Arboviruses, Rickettsiae, and a range of ACDP Hazard Group 3 bacteria including Bacillus
anthracis and Francisella tularensis. RIPL is also the provider of the Leptospira acute diagnostic service and the Lyme disease specialist unit diagnostic service. We are UKAS ISO15189 accredited and hold approval to provide IBMS registration and Virology
specialist portfolios.The post holder will perform a wide range of diagnostic assays utilising both serological and molecular techniques. The highest standards of quality and safety are essential.You will be an HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to provide expert technical support for the specialist reference laboratory work undertaken within RIPL in accordance with UKHSA and laboratory policies and procedures with particular focus on
areas of serological diagnosis by ELISA and IFA and molecular identification using real-time PCR.LocationThis is a lab-based role located at UKHSA Porton Down, Salisbury, SP4 0JG.*Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*Working Pattern -
Full Time.Respons...