SENIOR LECTURER – HULL AND SOUTH YORKSHIRE OR NORTH AND WEST YORKSHIRE

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum plus £300 per day for optional weekend overtime
Reports to: Regional Manager

PERSON SPECIFICATIONQUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE

• PhD in a relevant biological science (Essential)
• Understanding and ability to undertake research (Essential)
• PGCE or equivalent (Desirable)

EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of experience in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or Microbiology (Essential)
• Experienced in lecturing/teaching (Essential)
• Experience in a regulated laboratory environment (Desirable)
• R&D experience (Desirable)
• Experience in scientific project development & planning (Essential)
• People Management Experience (Essential)

SKILLS & BEHAVIORS

• Strong communication skills with proven ability to convey complex information (Essential)
• Shows confidence in communication with external stakeholders and funding bodies (Essential)
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to coordinate a team (Essential)
• Strong ability to take initiative and work without supervision (Essential)
• Confidence in making decisions within area of expertise (Essential)
• Able to work efficiently and cooperatively as part of a team (Essential)
• Ability to review documentation and make amendments appropriately within set guidelines (Essential)
• Strong negotiation skills, with the 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)

ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a Senior Lecturer in one of our new teaching laboratories in Hull & South Yorkshire or North & West Yorkshire.
In this role, you will establish and manage a team of associate lecturers and laboratory technicians who deliver postgraduate laboratory training courses for industry and academic partners.
The Senior Lecturer and their team of associate lecturers play a pivotal part in delivering a range of comprehensive molecular biology or mammalian cell culture courses, offering hands-on experiences with various techniques and methodologies.
If you are passionate about research and have a desire to educate and inspire adult learners, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position.
This role includes allocated time for CPD and conference attendance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESMANAGEMENT

• Work with the Regional Manager to identify and establish a new laboratory in the region.
• Responsibility for scientist recruitment and science team management (associate lecturers and laboratory technicians), including regular review of workload and progress.
• Responsibility for laboratory and teaching budgets.
• Responsibility for waste management.
• Opportunity to work with Senior Lecturers across other regions to develop wider team development.