Job summary

We are currently looking for aScientist � Immunobiology and Biochemistryto join ourControl Testingteam within theScience, Research & Innovationgroup.

This is afull-timeopportunity, on apermanentbasis. The role will be lab based in South Mimms, Hertfordshire. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. �

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Who are we?�

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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.��

The Science, Research and Innovation Group delivers public health impact, world-leading research innovation, and a unique proposition via an ambitious Science Strategy which will balance innovation against sustainability and affordability. It is divided into 6 sub-Groups, Innovation Accelerator, Clinical Investigations and Trials, Research and Development, Standards Lifecycle, Control Testing and Quality Assurance and Health & Safety.

Working in the Control Testing Function, the role will provide scientific support as part of a team of analytical scientists focused on immunobiological and biochemical assays used for the evaluation of biological medicines as part of independent batch release. There is a requirement for excellent coordination and communication with all teams in the Control Testing function as well as in the Research & Development (R&D) and Biological Standardisation functions to support analytical requirements for the Agency.

Job description

What�s the role?

The post is for a laboratory-based scientist to provide scientific support in a team focused on assays used for the characterisation of biological medicines as part of the UK's independent batch release.� The post holder will evaluate a wide range of medical products derived from blood and vaccines. They will work under the ISO17025 quality standard to perform a range of assays, including but not limited toplatform-based antibody tests, clotting/colorimetric assays and endotoxin assays.�� This is an exciting opportunity to develop laboratory skills and gain knowledge of regulatory science whilst helping to ensure that patients have access to safe and effective vaccines and blood products.�

The Immunobiology and Biochemistry team will perform a range of assays with a range of read-outs including, but not limited to, platform-based antibody tests, clotting/colorimetric assays and endotoxin assays.

Key responsibilities:�

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Perform analytical tests in compliance with ISO17025. Manage day-to-day registration (logging) of samples supplied for laboratory testing and data entry into a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Maintain laboratory stocks of reagents and consumables. Responsible for equipment records.

Person specification

Our�successful candidate�will have:

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Experience of working in a laboratory. Experience of one or more of the laboratory methods listed in the job description. Excellent team working and communication skills. Good planning and time management skills. Ability of working accurately and with attention to detail.

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Benefits

Alongside your salary of �31,064, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes �8,999 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave on entry, rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days and pro-rata for part-time staff. PLUS 8 bank holidays�Privilege Leave: 1 day��Hours of Work: 37 hours (net) per week for full time staff in all geographical locations, including London and pro rata for part-time staff�Occupational Sick Pay (OSP): One month full pay/one month half pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months full pay/five months half pay�Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil ServiceFlexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance�Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan�Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund�Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA)Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs�On-going learning and development�