Job Title
Senior Scientist - Global Specialised Polio Laboratory
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to join our team within the Research & Development function. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking laboratory-based work related to direct detection methods for human enteroviruses, particularly poliovirus.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake laboratory-based work on direct detection methods for human enteroviruses, including poliovirus, in clinical and wastewater samples.
Collaborate with the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) on monitoring the polio-free status in the United Kingdom.
Develop and validate molecular assays applicable to primarily human viruses.
Interpret results derived from large complex data sets, including sequencing data from next generation sequencing.
Apply advanced statistical analysis techniques to inform research decisions.