Higher radiation protection Scientist

Job responsibilities

Selection Process Details:

This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria.

Stage 1: Application & Sift(competency-based assessment)

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed (10) essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

• Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
• 1000word Statement of Suitability.

This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.

The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together.

Longlisting:

In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

• Meets all essential criteria
• Meets someessential criteria
• Meets no essentialcriteria

The following piles will be taken through to the next stage:

• Meets all essential criteria
• Meets someessential criteria

Shortlisting:

In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on the following:

• BSc degree in a relevant biological science subject
• MSc in a relevant life science discipline
• Extensive knowledge and experience in a range of modern biological methods including cell culture and molecular biology techniques (RNA and protein extractions, Western blotting, sequencing, PCR, qPCR, etc.)

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment.

Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV.

Please do not exceed 1000 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview. (In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview).

Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview

There will be a 5-10 minute Presentation (further details will be given).

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Eligibility Criteria - External

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Location:

This role is based at Chilton. Please note hybrid working is not available for this role.

If based at one of our labs, you will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-terrorist Check.

For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requiresCounter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance.UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Application form and Statement of Suitability

Essential

• Application form and Statement of Suitabilit

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc degree in a relevant biological science subject
• MSc in a relevant life science discipline

Knowledge and experience 1

Essential

• Extensive knowledge and experience in a range of modern biological methods including cell culture and molecular biology techniques (RNA and protein extractions, Western blotting, sequencing, PCR, qPCR, etc.)

Knowledge and experience 2

Essential

• Experience in project management, communications and provision of training

Skills and Capabilities 1

Essential

• Data processing and graphics skills (e.g. Microsoft Office software packages especially Word, Excel and Power Point and also other graphic software like Graphpad, GIMP, photoshop, Inkscape)

Skills and Capabilities 2

Essential

• Experience in presenting own data and results in meetings and scientific conferences

Skills and Capabilities 3

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, including writing of reports; making scientific and more public-facing presentations, sometimes in difficult situations; and an ability to form productive and maintain working relationships: Ability to form good working relationships with customers and staff.

Skills and Capabilities 4

Essential

• Excellent analytical skills to analyse and interpret information, solve complex problems at times under pressure, make sound judgements on complex matters. This will require a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail and good numeracy skills.

Skills and Capabilities 5

Essential

• Excellent management and planning skills, including: good time management and ability to prioritise, work under pressure and work to tight deadlines

Skills and Capabilities 6

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively both autonomously and within a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).