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Virologist

Employer
CK Group
Location
Daresbury
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
27 Aug 2021

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Sector
Laboratory Services
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

CK Group are recruiting for a Virologist to join a well-established independent manufacturer of disinfectants, to be based at their site in Daresbury on a permanent basis.

This role has come about as a result of company growth, and will involve supporting with the set-up and running of new laboratory facilities. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, who will be given a high degree of autonomy in the role.

Virologist Role:

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Conducting virucidal efficacy tests following BS EN test methods, or in-house developed methods, according to BS EN ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
  • Maintenance of cell cultures and virus stocks.
  • Ensuring the smooth operation of the laboratory, including stocking laboratory supplies, management of waste and other routine housekeeping duties.
  • Support in the maintenance of laboratory equipment and their records and perform in-house instrument calibrations, as required.
  • Assisting with defining standard protocols for the execution and documentation of testing.
  • Maintenance of the UKAS accredited BS EN ISO/IEC 17025 quality system
  • Assisting in research and development projects.
  • Providing training for other laboratory personnel as required.
  • Assisting in other disinfection efficacy testing as required

Your Background:
To be considered for the position you should have the following skills and experience:
  • Qualified to a minimum BSc level, or possess equivalent experience, in Virology, Microbiology or another relevant Life Sciences subject.
  • Experience of virus cultivation, maintenance of mammalian cell lines, virus titration and calculation of infectivity titre (TCID50).
  • Full driver’s licence and access to vehicle.
  • Working to EN ISO/IEC 17025 would be advantageous.

This position is based in a laboratory environment with a significant time spent standing at a bench, lone working and working with chemicals and biological materials (ACDP biohazard category 2). The role may require travel to the company head office as needed.

Apply:
For more information or to apply for this Virologist position, please contact Sarah Farrow on 0191 3706486 or email sfarrow@ckgroup.co.uk, quoting job ref 51284.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.

Company

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  • CK QLS finds roles for high calibre professionals working in the science and technology sectors in Switzerland.

Over the last 28 years we have found jobs for thousands of high calibre scientists in the scientific, chemical, waste, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. By working with us to find your next job, you will get access to the best scientific vacancies in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

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Company info
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Telephone
+44 (0)1246 457700
Location
CK Group
Westwick House
The Bridge Business Centre
Beresford Way
Chesterfield
S41 9FG
GB

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