Job date: 2015-07-08
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Company : University of Glasgow Country : Role : Research Scientist
Research Scientist NHS National Services Scotland - Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service Location: Glasgow Salary: £31,383 to £41,373 per annum Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Contract / Temporary Placed on: 8th July 2015 Closes: 21st July 2015 Job Ref: IRC6318
Fixed Term - 18 Months
Agenda for Change Band 7
As a vital part of NHS Scotland, NHS National Services Scotland’s purpose is to support Scotland’s Health. We do this by providing a range of specialised support services that enable NHS Boards to focus their efforts on health improvement and delivering world class patient care.
The core purpose of the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland. In support of this, the SNBTS Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Directorate is committed to a programme that will enhance the service provided to NHSScotland in both clinical and operational areas. SNBTS undertakes research and development which is designed to support the strategic and operational priorities of the organisation, achieve high quality and impact and add value to broader NHS and Governmental objectives. Research at SNBTS RDI is divided into 3 theme groups - Microbiology and Components, Clinical Transfusion, and Tissue & Cellular Therapies.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the SNBTS Tissue and Cellular Therapeutics theme group as a Research Scientist. The successful candidate will be expected to play a major role in a project to advance the development of endothelial cells from pluripotent stem cells. The post will be located within the Cellular and Tissue therapeutics SNBTS group at the University of Glasgow, and is available for 18 months in the first instance.
Educated to Honours Degree level with at least 2 years post graduate research experience you will be a researcher in the field of cellular biology, stem cell biology or other relevant discipline. Demonstrable experience in cell culture, working with human pluripotent stem cells and flow cytometry will be essential for the successful applicant.
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact John Campbell on Tel: 0131 314 5677.
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
For an application pack please complete the online application form on the SHOW website www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk. Ref IRC6318
Closing date for completed applications is 21st July 2015.
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
NHS National Services Scotland is the common name of the Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service.
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer.
Candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
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