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Assistant Technical Specialist - College of Medical and Dental Sciences - 103887 - Grade 6

University of Birmingham

Assistant Technical Specialist - College of Medical and Dental Sciences - 103887 - Grade 6

£33966

University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham

Full time
Temporary
Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ae33c04650ab4283bd90cc25a1537851

University of Birmingham

Full Job Description

Independently undertake routine laboratory experiments.

Isolating leukocytes from patient bone marrow and blood samples.

Apply flow/mass/spectral cytometry-based techniques to determine antigen expression in bone marrow and/or blood samples from adult patients diagnosed with AML or MDS.

Adding new samples to our collection of cryopreserved patient samples and keeping records up-to-date.

Analyse research data as directed.

Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters.

Develop or adapt techniques over time based on novel findings (in-house and external).

Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines.

Maintain appropriate stocks/records/documentation in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.

Contributing to the writing, maintenance, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures.

Assist in the supervision, training and teaching of staff and students and participate in the department's training plan.

Ensure that safe working practices are followed by all staff members in accordance with departmental Safety Policy and maintain awareness of and adherence to the University's policies, including those relating to discipline, grievance, sickness, absence and health and safety.

Ensure all staff members comply with statutory and legislative requirements within the laboratory.

Promotes equality and values diversity, acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.

Supports the University's sustainability agenda through resource efficient working.

Any other duties commensurate with the grade., Working at this level, you will be able to develop and successfully use the core competencies/transferable skills outlined in each of the areas shown below. As appropriate for the level, our Birmingham Professionals will take ownership for getting things done. You will be expected to be flexible as required in supporting your department and wider University.

provide high level technical support, specialist analysis or advice to others;

prioritise and schedule work and resources to ensure on time and (where applicable) on budget delivery;

set priorities and quality standards for a wide range of tasks and duties;

liaise with staff, students and technical colleagues to anticipate and understand needs/provide advice/guidance;

as applicable, support a team of staff who are carrying out similar kinds of work

anticipate, diagnose and resolve problems within their own working area;

test and implement new approaches, services or systems;

develop and implement improvement programmes within own local, school or service area.

quickly develop an understanding of their working area and how it contributes to the success of the University.

display an interest in how the University operates beyond own working area; develop and share this knowledge with others.

work collaboratively with CIS colleagues to understand their requirements, discussing and reinterpreting requests as necessary, and ensure solutions are developed to meet these;

provide specific support and advice;

analyse problems and summarise the key points to others, including non-specialist staff demonstrate collaborative working at all times, including with others outside the immediate work area.

Broad practical and theoretical knowledge of medical laboratory science.

Sound understanding of the basic principles of immunology and immunotherapy.

Sound understanding of the principles of cytometry technology.

Knowledge of computational data analysis methods.

Detailed understanding of Health & Safety matters related to medical laboratory science and familiarity with local, University and national legislation (e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act).

Ability to adhere to COSHH guidelines.

Ability to adhere to local procedures such as risk assessments and SOPs.

Clear appreciation of the implications and requirements concerning the confidentiality of patient information (e.g. General Data Protection Regulation, Caldicott principles, etc.)

Understanding of the requirements of GCLP and MHRA in the provision of laboratory services in the context of clinical trials and research.

Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010 and how to ensure in day-to-day activity, in own area, that this is abided by., Degree or equivalent in Life Sciences preferably with an immunology or haemato-oncology background

Competent in a clinical laboratory setting.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to contribute positively to discussions with staff at all levels both within and outside the department.

Effective team working skills and the ability to contribute positively under direction and independently to departmental objectives.

Ability to manage and analyse large datasets effectively.

Able to proactively recognise problems and suggest solutions.

Computer literacy/IT skills that allow candidate to undertake the work required and ability to manipulate and present data and enable assay problem solving.

Attention to detail and focused manner.

Willing and able to learn new skills.

Take responsibility for maintaining competence and continual professional development., Biomedical Science or Life Sciences degree, or equivalent qualification., Working in a UKAS accredited clinical diagnostics laboratory.

Familiarity with GCLP and ISO 15189 requirements.

Experience in document writing and review to adhere to GCLP/ISO standards.

Working with human tissue samples

Working with single cell methodologies such as flow and mass cytometry

Analysing multiparameter cytometry data using conventional and computational methods