Job summary
The position of an Infection Research Clinical Scientist offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the global efforts in combating infectious diseases through innovative research and evidence-based interventions. This role requires a multidisciplinary skill set, a passion for scientific inquiry, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes in the field of infectious diseases.
Main duties of the job
This position will have responsibility for the collection and processing of routine and research generated biomedical specimens in order to support research activity across various projects .
Candidates will:
- Use analytical techniques appropriate to the particular research theme requirements.
- Screen and analyse results of tests carried out and report to academic team and colleagues
- Maintain database of results for routine and research purposes
- Liaise with clinicians and research groups within the Trust and KCL.
As a skilled communicator, the successful candidate, must also possess excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills and be able to act as an ambassador for promoting research and best practice.
About us
The Centre for Clinical Infection and Diagnostics Research (CIDR) is based at St Thomas Hospital. Our strategy is to conduct translational research that improves diagnosis, prevention and treatment of infectious diseases relevant to our local population with an expectation of patient benefit within 1-3 years.
Faecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) is the transfer of bacteria from the guts of healthy donors (taken from their stool) into the gut of a patient with the aim to restore a healthy balance of bacteria (reducing harmful ones and increasing good ones).
In 2005 the FMT treatment centre was established in CIDR (one of only two NHS centres with an MHRA license to produce this treatment). This allows us to recruit healthy donors (who are screened intensively for a range of conditions) and manufacture a rage of FMT preparation to be used in routine clinical care as well as in a number of research studies including the PROMISE study: A PROspective double-blind placebo-controlled multicentre trial of faecal MIcrobiota tranSplantation to improve outcomEs in patients with cirrhosis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of an Infection Research Clinical Scientist involves a combination of laboratory work, clinical research activities, and office-based tasks. For the full detailed job description and main responsibilities, please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of an Infection Research Clinical Scientist involves a combination of laboratory work, clinical research activities, and office-based tasks. For the full detailed job description and main responsibilities, please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or a related degree
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Post Graduate Degree in relevant field
- GCP Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience in processing biological samples
- Experience of molecular biology techniques including DNA and RNA extraction, sequencing e.g. Sanger, Next Generation
- Experience of protein based techniques including immunoblotting, ELISAs, protein purification e.g. affinity purification/HPLC, disease relevant model systems
- Experience of cell biology techniques, including cell culture, primary cell isolation and purification from specimens
- Experience of immunohistochemistry techniques including staining, production and assessment of H&E sections
Desirable
- Experience of Molecular biology techniques including qPCR, single cell RT-PCR
- Experience of Cell separation techniques
- Experience of training other staff
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex information to members of the team and groups of health service staff
- High level understanding of the production of standard operating protocols and procedures and be able to advise and supervise others in these tasks.
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Good leadership and people skills
- Computer literate with word processing and presentation skills (e.g. Power Point)
Desirable
- Knowledge of the basis of flow cytometry
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or a related degree
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Post Graduate Degree in relevant field
- GCP Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience in processing biological samples
- Experience of molecular biology techniques including DNA and RNA extraction, sequencing e.g. Sanger, Next Generation
- Experience of protein based techniques including immunoblotting, ELISAs, protein purification e.g. affinity purification/HPLC, disease relevant model systems
- Experience of cell biology techniques, including cell culture, primary cell isolation and purification from specimens
- Experience of immunohistochemistry techniques including staining, production and assessment of H&E sections
Desirable
- Experience of Molecular biology techniques including qPCR, single cell RT-PCR
- Experience of Cell separation techniques
- Experience of training other staff
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex information to members of the team and groups of health service staff
- High level understanding of the production of standard operating protocols and procedures and be able to advise and supervise others in these tasks.
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Good leadership and people skills
- Computer literate with word processing and presentation skills (e.g. Power Point)
Desirable
- Knowledge of the basis of flow cytometry
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
