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Tel +44 (0)20 7611 1204

Email [email protected]

Micropathology Ltd

University of Warwick Science Park, Barclays Venture Centre, Sir William Lyons Road, Coventry CV4 7EZ

Website: http://www.micropathology.com E-mail: [email protected]

Tel 24hrs: +44 (0) 24 - 76 – 323222

Fax / Ans: +44 (0) 24 - 76 - 323333

We need a Clinical Scientist in molecular genetics to join our company laboratory

staff providing clinically-supported services for rapid diagnosis of infectious

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for HM Coroners. This new post arises due to increased demand for our services.

The successful appointee will join our team of post-doctoral scientists. After

training, the appointee will operate with minimal supervision. Daily duties include

sample reception, nucleic acid extraction, PCR, sequencing (Sanger/NGS), result

interpretation and reporting. We encourage participation in administrative duties

and service improvement including novel, long-read sequencing. A Saturday-

morning rota operates (currently 1 in 20) for specimen reception only. The

company has a considerable research portfolio and we encourage participation.

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graduate experience to post-doctoral/FRCPath level. Good literacy, IT and

mathematical skills are essential. Familiarity with quality-management systems

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combined with a logical approach is essential.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK. The successful applicant

will be appointed for a 12-month probationary period and, subject to satisfactory

performance, will be offered a permanent post. Pay and pension is competitive and

commensurate with age/experience. Applications (CV and hand-written covering

letter) should be submitted to Dr Sarah Ball at the address above. Requests for

more information to [email protected]

Closing date for applications: 17/04/2020.

No recruitment agency is involved in this job advertisement.

CLINICAL SCIENTIST POSITION IN GENOMICS

About Us

Established in 1826 for the advancement of Zoology

through science - our commitment to science remains

at the heart of ZSL. We are an influential part of the

global scientific community with the Institute of

Zoology partnering with over 300 institutions in 70

countries. The Institute also plays a critical role in the

work of ZSL through collaboration with our two

outstanding zoos and field conservation programmes.

Job Overview

The Director of Science role offers an exciting

opportunity to lead our talented science community to

support the delivery of ZSL’s strategy ZSL200 and our

vision for a world where wildlife thrives. As the Director,

you will bring outstanding leadership, coherence and

engagement to the Science Directorate within. Working

in collaboration with our funding and academic

partners, Research England, University College London

and the Royal Veterinary College you will ensure the

whole team is engaged, high performing, and focused

achieving the following goals for the Directorate to

support the implementation of ZSL’s strategy in the

following areas:

• A world leading centre of research excellence in
  conservation science.


• Accelerating the translation and use of research to
  maximise conservation impact.


• Building capacity in students and conservation
  professionals through our unique education and

training environment.

• Inspiring new and diverse audiences to care about
  and better understand biodiversity conservation,
  particularly in the areas of wildlife health, saving
  endangered species and interactions between
  people and wildlife.
  Person Specification
  A key leadership position at ZSL, responsible to the
  Director General, Dominic Jermey, you will be a highly
  credible Scientist with a successful academic track
  record in a relevant area of research. You will need to be
  a highly collaborative team-player, who will bring
  exceptional people management skill You will also be a
  passionate advocate of ZSL and highly effective at
  building external relationships with a wide range
  stakeholders to raise ZSL’s profile, articulate our work
  and vision as well as attract funding.
  If you want to be at the forefront of changing the
  fortunes of wildlife, through ground-breaking science
  we would be delighted to receive your application for
  the role. For further information about the role,
  including details about how to apply, please visit:
  https://www.zsl.org/about-us/jobs.
  Alternatively, please contact [email protected].

Closing date for Applications:

Midnight (23:59) Sunday

29th March 2020.

Director of Science (Full-Time / Permanent)

Salary: £95,000 - £105,000 per annum inclusive of London Weighting (plus benefits)

Location: Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London