We are seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a Senior Lecturer and establish a new teaching laboratory in the Hull and South Yorkshire Region. In this role, you will establish and manage a team of associate lecturers and laboratory technicians who deliver post graduate 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 that offer 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.
REPORTS TO: Regional Manager
£38,000 – £42,000 per annum plus £300 per day for optional weekend overtime
Location: Hull / South Yorkshire
Key Responsibilities
- Management
- 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.
- Teaching (23 weeks per year or 230 learners per year)
- Provide teaching of mammalian cell culture, ELISA, Western Blotting, Microbiology, or PCR techniques as required.
- Use a variety of pedagogical techniques, such as small group teaching, practical work, student‑centered learning, building on prior learning, skills and experience.
- Health & Safety
- Create and review all related risk assessments and make amendments in line with the relevant guidance.
- Ensure technicians, students and lecturing staff understand and follow laboratory health and safety.
- Ensure all team members complete the relevant health and safety assessments.
- Administration and Pastoral Work (23 days per year)
- Complete assessments of students in line with company policies and the relevant qualification body guidelines.
- Contribute to formative and summative feedback and tasks related to student’s work.
- Provide pastoral support and references to students during and after courses.
- Contribute to student admissions processes including interviews and selection panels.
- Curriculum Development and Quality Assurance (30 days per year)
- Create and update written course materials and assessments, so they are fit for purpose and where necessary, conform to the regulations of awarding bodies.
- Engage with feedback on teaching to enhance quality and learner experience.
- Adopt reflective pedagogical practices and share learned experiences with the team to improve delivery and assessment.
- Attend standardisation 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.
- Attend external conferences, training and COPD events.
Competency Criteria
- Qualifications, 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 – Desirable
- Experience in a regulated laboratory environment – Desirable
- Experience in scientific project development & planning – Essential
- Skills & Behaviors
- Strong communication skills with proven ability to use them to convey complex information to students and colleagues – Essential
- Shows confidence in communication with external stakeholders and funding bodies – Essential
- Well‑developed organisational skills with the ability to coordinate a team, ensuring appropriate cover is provided – 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 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 analyse and solve problems – Essential
- Ability to work calmly under pressure, and adapt readily to changing circumstances – Essential
Company Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Benefits Available after 1 years’ Service.
- House Loan Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package
- Enhanced Sickness and Absence Pay
- Enhanced holiday package after 5 years and 10 years’ service
