Delivery of specific teaching topics (health-based, e.g. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation 15 (CPR) training, understanding how to measure health/fitness, genetics and epigenetics practicals) to school students, both at LifeLab and in schools (for which specific training will be provided, but a good working level of understanding and knowledge around biological and scientific concepts is required). With support, ensuring that teaching is tailored to the school science curriculum and supports the research agenda of the project. Teaching topics will be small group teaching of specific tasks. To be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of all laboratory activities in 15 LifeLab, devising new practical tasks for students and taking on a degree of managerial oversight and being responsible for ensuring continued smooth running of the LifeLab facility. To be responsible for the management of equipment and maintenance contracts, 10 liaising with the hospital service team; carrying out risk assessments (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)/ Consortium of Local Education Authorities for the Provision of Science Services (CLEAPSS)), monitoring safe laboratory working practices. Any other responsibilities as directed by Line manager/project team Internal and external relationships Members of the LifeLab/EACH-B team. Liaising with partner schools and with university/hospital researchers and contractors. New appointees will be assigned a senior colleague to guide their development and aid their integration into these groups and the university. Duties will be allocated by the LifeLab programme directors through a line management process, within the context of the teaching programmes agreed by the LifeLab/EACH-B team. Special Requirements: Enhanced DBS PERSON SPECIFICATION How to be Criteria Essential Desirable assessed Degree in science or health-related Qualifications, Degree in Biology CV subject (or degree with significant knowledge & experience in experience field) CV Experience of working in a research or school/college laboratory. CV Experience of basic molecular biology techniques (DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis) Demonstrable understanding of CV/Interview Excellent IT skills including use of school/college level science MS Office (esp EXCEL), willing to be laboratory techniques trained in the University standard systems CV/Interview Experienced user of iPADs An interest and motivation in using technology to support learning CV/interview Experience of establishing and maintaining databases
Delivery of specific teaching topics (health-based, e.g. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, understanding how to measure health/fitness, genetics and epigenetics practicals) to school students, both at LifeLab and in schools (for which specific training will be provided, but a good working level of understanding and knowledge around biological and scientific concepts is required). With support, ensuring that teaching is tailored to the school science curriculum and supports the research agenda of the project. Teaching topics will be small group teaching of specific tasks. 15 To be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of all laboratory activities in LifeLab, devising new practical tasks for students and taking on a degree of managerial oversight and being responsible for ensuring continued smooth running of the LifeLab facility. 15 To be responsible for the management of equipment and maintenance contracts, liaising with the hospital service team; carrying out risk assessments (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)/ Consortium of Local Education Authorities for the Provision of Science Services (CLEAPSS)), monitoring safe laboratory working practices. 10 Any other responsibilities as directed by Line manager/project team Internal and external relationships Members of the LifeLab/EACH-B team. Liaising with partner schools and with university/hospital researchers and contractors. New appointees will be assigned a senior colleague to guide their development and aid their integration into these groups and the university. Duties will be allocated by the LifeLab programme directors through a line management process, within the context of the teaching programmes agreed by the LifeLab/EACH-B team. Special Requirements: Enhanced DBS PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Essential Desirable How to be assessed Qualifications, knowledge & experience Degree in science or health-related subject (or degree with significant experience in field) Experience of working in a research or school/college laboratory. Experience of basic molecular biology techniques (DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis) Excellent IT skills including use of MS Office (esp EXCEL), willing to be trained in the University standard systems An interest and motivation in using technology to support learning Degree in Biology Demonstrable understanding of school/college level science laboratory techniques Experienced user of iPADs Experience of establishing and maintaining databases CV CV CV CV/Interview CV/Interview CV/interview