Embryology Laboratory Manager
University of Aberdeen -School of Medicine and Dentistry
College of Life Sciences and Medicine
Division of Applied Health Sciences
Assisted Reproduction Unit
Ref: YAU010A
Aberdeen Assisted Reproduction Unit are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dynamic laboratory manager. The successful candidate will provide managerial and scientific leadership for the ARU Embryology Laboratory. This post would suit an individual who has completed a relevant PhD and has managerial experience and must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Applicants should have completed ACE certification (or have equivalent experience) and have an extensive experience in HPC registration. Laboratory experience should include ICSI and cryopreservation including vitrification techniques. This post will require the post holder to provide scientific input at Management Meetings, present and interpret laboratory results.
The main role will be to manage the Embryology team of three trained and experienced Embryologists, one newly qualified and one trainee about to qualify, a new trainee and a laboratory technician. The post holder will be expected to keep abreast of recent scientific and other developments, and ensure compliance to any new legislation that may affect the laboratory.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 8 salary scale with negotiations dependant on qualifications and experience.
Informal enquires may be made to Alison McTavish (tel: 01224 554482, (email a.r.mctavish@abdn.ac.uk) or Professor Siladitya Bhattacharya (email s.bhattacharya@abdn.ac.uk).
Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Deborah Marwick, Trainee HR Adviser, for further information on this.
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Job Reference Number: YAU010A.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 13 May 2013.
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