Attending all relevant Academic Unit and Faculty safety and fire lectures. 1 % Internal and external relationships Direct responsibility to Professor of Experimental Cancer Research & Professor of Immunochemistry. Good working relationship with the Antibody and Vaccine group in the Cancer Sciences Unit. Staff of the Biological Research Facility. Good working relationship with certain outside suppliers of research equipment and consumables. Special Requirements To be able carry out research activities with minimal supervision once trained Some out of hours working when required. PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Essential Desirable How to be assessed Qualifications, knowledge and experience Skill level equivalent to achievement of HNC, A-Level, NVQ3 in a relevant subject, with proven work experience acquired in relevant technical support roles and training. Practical laboratory experience Undergraduate degree, Higher BTEC or equivalent plus current HO licence (proven competency modules 1-3). Working knowledge and previous experience of tissue culture, in vivo modelling, flow cytometry, in vitro immunological assays including innate cell immunology. All to be assessed from CV or at interview Planning and organising Ability to organise own workload to ensure work is completed to a high standard and to deadline. Problem solving skills Good organisation skills Ability to plan and deliver technical support of projects over a period of several months. Problem solving and initiative Good judgemental skills Ability to accurately analyse and interpret data. Experience of contributing innovative ideas in order to solve technical school/service problems Management and teamwork Professional working attitude and able to function as part of team Communicating and influencing Good communication skills.
Able to offer appropriate proactive advice and guidance on technical processes and procedures. Other skills and behaviours Good technical skills Special requirements Some out of hours working Willingness to undertake Health and Safety training specific to role JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS Is this an office-based post? Yes If this post is an office-based job with routine office hazards (eg: use of VDU), no further information needs to be supplied. Do not complete the section below. No If this post is not office-based or has some hazards other than routine office (eg: more than use of VDU) please complete the analysis below. Hiring managers are asked to complete this section as accurately as possible to ensure the safety of the post-holder. ## - HR will send a full PEHQ to all applicants for this position. Please note, if full health clearance is required for a role, this will apply to all individuals, including existing members of staff. ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES Occasionally (<30% of time) Frequently (30-60% of time) Constantly (> 60% of time) Outside work Extremes of temperature (eg: fridge/ furnace) √ ## Potential for exposure to body fluids √ ## Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa) ## Exposure to hazardous substances (eg: solvents, liquids, dust, fumes, biohazards). Specify below: √ Frequent hand washing √ Ionising radiation √ EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/MACHINES USED ## Food handling ## Driving university vehicles(eg: car/van/LGV/PCV) ## Use of latex gloves (prohibited unless specific clinical necessity) ## Vibrating tools (eg: strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers) PHYSICAL ABILITIES Load manual handling √ Repetitive crouching/kneeling/stooping Repetitive pulling/pushing Repetitive lifting Standing for prolonged periods √ Repetitive climbing (ie: steps, stools, ladders, stairs) Fine motor grips (eg: pipetting) √ Gross motor grips