To assist with and support research projects under the guidance of the line 5 % manager. To provide guidance and coaching to junior colleagues and students in relation 5 % to health and safety, technical operations, machinery and testing undertaken. To attend relevant meetings and training when requested by the manager in 5 % support of standard work activities. To resolve a range of standard work issues independently, knowing when to 2.5 % refer more complex cases to the supervisor/manager. Any other duties that fall within the scope of the job, as allocated by the line 2.5 % manager following consultation with the post holder. Internal and external relationships Other members of the department External customers Special Requirements May be required to work outside normal working hours. PERSON SPECIFICATION How to be Criteria Essential Desirable assessed Qualifications, Paper sift Experience or knowledge of Relevant degree in a knowledge and and laboratory based microbiology. microbiology or infection-related experience interview discipline or equivalent experience. Experience to apply understanding of specialist technical equipment, processes Experience of bacterial and procedures. identification. Relevant NVQ3/HNC/A-level/City Previous work experience within and Guilds or equivalent a technical support role. qualification or experience. Able to demonstrate a good understanding of technical processes relating to work area. Excellent IT skills (such as MS Word, Excel and Access).
To assist with and support research projects under the guidance of the line manager. 5 % To provide guidance and coaching to junior colleagues and students in relation to health and safety, technical operations, machinery and testing undertaken. 5 % To attend relevant meetings and training when requested by the manager in support of standard work activities. 5 % To resolve a range of standard work issues independently, knowing when to refer more complex cases to the supervisor/manager. 2.5 % Any other duties that fall within the scope of the job, as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post holder. 2.5 % Internal and external relationships Other members of the department External customers Special Requirements May be required to work outside normal working hours. PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Essential Desirable How to be assessed Qualifications, knowledge and experience Experience or knowledge of laboratory based microbiology. Experience to apply understanding of specialist technical equipment, processes and procedures. Relevant NVQ3/HNC/A-level/City and Guilds or equivalent qualification or experience. Relevant degree in a microbiology or infection-related discipline or equivalent experience. Experience of bacterial identification. Previous work experience within a technical support role. Able to demonstrate a good understanding of technical processes relating to work area. Excellent IT skills (such as MS Word, Excel and Access). Paper sift and interview