Associate Lecturer - Molecular Biology

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST

Associate Lecturer – Molecular Biology

SALARY

£32,000-£35,000 per annum

CONTRACT

Full-time - Fixed Term - 2 years

REPORTS TO

Vocational Training Manager

ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY

To establish a new area of research based on therapeutic applications of stem cells for neurodegenerative disease and provide contextualized teaching of molecular biology. To instruct groups in the ELISA techniques, DNA extraction & quantification, PCR & agarose gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE & western blotting, as well as an introduction into bioinformatics and primer design for polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY ACTIONS

These set out how Key Responsibilities will be achieved

1 Teaching

Provide teaching as required using a variety of pedagogical techniques such as small group teaching, practical work, student- centered learning, building on prior learning, skills and experience, individual activity, assessment for learning and questioning.

Ensure students are provided with the appropriate equipment to undertake training and complete any required assessments

Supervise PhD students

2 Assessment

Complete assessments of students in line with company policies and the relevant qualification body guidelines

Create and update written course materials and assessments, so they are fit for purpose and where necessary, conform to the regulations of awarding bodies

Contribute to formative and summative feedback and tasks related to student’s work

3 Curriculum development and Quality assurance

Work with colleagues to ensure content of training courses are up-to-date and relevant.

Engage with feedback on teaching to enhance quality and learner experience

Adopt reflective pedagogical practices and share learnt experiences with the team to improve delivery and assessment

Attend standardization and moderation meetings as and when required

Work with the Quality Assurance Manager to ensure the quality of course materials including assessments

Ensure that course equipment has been tested and any problems addressed so that courses are fit for purpose

5 Administration and pastoral duties

Provide pastoral support and references to students during and after courses

Contribute to student admissions processes including interviews and selection panels

Update website information and back-end content, course dates etc as well as maintaining required spreadsheets to assist the

team in the smooth running of training programmes

Answer student/client questions and in relation to specific enquiries including corporate booking and bespoke packages.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY ACTIONS

These set out how Key Responsibilities will be achieved

6 Health & Safety

Create and review all related risk assessments and make amendments in line with the relevant guidance

Have overall responsibility for laboratory health and safety within the department

Ensure technicians, students and lecturing staff understand and follow laboratory health and safety

Ensure all team members complete the relevant health and safety assessments

Company Benefits

35 days Holiday per annum pro rata

Employee Assistance Programme

Benefits Available after 1 years’ Service.

House Loan Scheme – down payment on new home

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay

Enhanced Sickness and Absence Pay

Enhanced holiday package from day one, 5 years and 10 years’ service

PERSON SPECIFICATION

COMPETENCY CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE

ASSESSMENT

Qualifications, Training & Knowledge

PhD in a relevant biological science - Desirable

Application

BSc or Masters level qualification in a relevant biological science - Essential

Application

Understanding and ability to undertake research - Essential

Application / Interview

Clinical research experience - Desirable

Application / Interview

PGCE or equivalent, and QTS - Desirable

Application/ Interview and observed lesson

Experience

5+ years of experience in the following techniques: PCR, ELISA. - Essential

Application / Interview

5+ years of experience in Mammalian Cell Culture and Stem Cells - Desirable

Application/Interview

Experience of writing grant and funding applications - Essential

Experience in molecular biology - Essential

Experience in microbiology - Desirable

Experience of QMS

Experienced in lecturing/teaching

Experience of leading a team and managing their professional development - Essential

Experience of working in a multi-cultural setting - Essential

Experience of writing risk assessments - Essential

Experience in quality assurance - Essential

Experience in budget management - Essential

Application / Interview

Experience is creating, managing, and delivering a strategy - Essential

Experience in bioinformatics - Desirable

Experience of working with SEN students and adapting lessons to their need Desirable

Experience of developing and delivering regulated qualifications - Desirable

Strong communication skills with proven ability to use them to convey complex information to students and colleague - Essential

Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to coordinate a team, ensuring appropriate cover is provided - Essential

Ability to take initiative and work without supervision - Essential

Confidence in making decisions within area of expertise - Essential

Able to work efficiently and co-operatively as part of a team - Essential

Ability to review documentation and make amendments appropriately within set guidelines - Essential

Strong negotiation skills, with ability to reach agreements - Essential

Ability to analyze and solve problems - Essential

Ability to work calmly under pressure, and adapt readily to changing circumstances Essential

Circumstances

The post requires a flexible approach and willingness to carry out working hours across set teaching schedules which will include weekends and bank holidays

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Salary: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Gym membership
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Liverpool: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Master's (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: BIOEDUALMB280323