The role provides scientific technical expertise for a wide range of projects in the bacteriology field. Must have experience with PCR and ELISA.
Key Tasks:
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Culture of different organisms (e.g. E. coli, Salmonella spp., Staph aureus, Brucella spp., Champylobacter spp., Mycoplasmas or Mycobacterium bovis) on specialist media isolated from a wide range of biological samples (e.g. faeces, tissues, swabs or food samples).
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Phenotypic tests including serological typing, antimicrobial resistance susceptibility testing, including minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and zone diffusion testing.
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Molecular tests including antimicrobial resistance gene detection by either single gene (PCR) or whole genome sequencing (WGS) approaches, 16S gene sequencing, other WGS related tests. Basic related ‘bioinformatics’.
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Basic immunology including cell counting and immunoassay of cytokines.
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Speciation of bacteria by genetic and MALDI-ToF approaches.
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Presentation of data in tabular or graphical formats for compilation in reports or papers.
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Responsibility as a room officer for a laboratory.
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Working to quality (9001:2015 or UKAS 17025) and safety standards.
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Contributing to preparation of reports/papers (Technician).
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Quality assurance testing of media.
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Support of farm/abattoir/hatchery/feed mill investigations might be required.
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Working to tight deadlines of commercial customers.
Essential Requirements:
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A Levels or equivalent in science related subjects.
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A first degree in a related field e.g. Microbiology with components including bacteriology, antimicrobial resistance and molecular genetics (Technician).
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Practical experience in techniques related to general bacteriology (Technician)