(Senior) Research Scientist

Animal and Plant Health Agency
Weybridge
2 days ago
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Salary: £44,500 - £49,020. This post offers an additional pay supplement of £2,500 upon appointment. There is a further pay supplement up to £2,500 which may be offered based on annual competency assessment. Working pattern: Full-time, Job share, Part-time Do you have a passion for making a difference? Could you drive our work looking to control an important animal disease and protect animal welfare? Does working with dynamic science teams delivering innovative tools for disease management appeal? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior scientist to provide leadership for a team delivering applied research, diagnostics, surveillance, and national and international reference laboratory functions within the Department of Bacteriology. This post is based at our specialised laboratory site in Weybridge, Surrey where an extensive redevelopment programme is underway to provide world-class facilities for our science and people. We are looking for an established scientist with experience of developing and delivering scientific research and/or surveillance, ideally in an area within the remit of the team. You will provide both scientific and resourcing leadership to your team and be a member of the wider Exotic Bacteria workgroup management team. You will need to be able to lead and inspire your team to deliver the best science developing them and yourself to maximise your impact and potential. A full job specification and role requirements can be found attached to this vacancy. Attendance at the laboratories is essential and therefore the post holder needs to be able to work from the APHA Weybridge site. Inclusion, support and the development of our people matter to us. We aim to support the career and personal wellbeing of everyone in APHA. Our benefits include generous annual leave, a contributory pension, staff bonuses and recognition, salary sacrifice benefit options, and an employee discount scheme. We also offer flexible working. Closing date: 30 March 2025.

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