Job Hazard Analysis Form - Appendix to Job and Person Specification s2

Job Description and Person Specification (HR5) Post Number:

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Research Fellow Post Title:

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Posts Responsible to (and Level): Tracy Melvin (Level 6)

Posts Responsible for (and Level): None

Job Purpose:

To undertake research on the BBSRC funded Research project - Detecting cytosine methylation at the single molecule level, under the supervision of the award holder, Tracy Melvin.

Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities (6-10 bullet points maximum) % Time  To undertake a range of research activities under supervision on the project. This will include 80% laboratory experimentation, literature review, critical evaluation and interpretation, computer- based data analysis, evaluation in consultation with the research award holders and may involve consultation with the team of Prof. Tom Brown (Oxford) and Prof. J. Baumberg (Cambridge) and collaborators. More specifically, the post holder will be expected to perform optical experiments and fabricate microdevices for single biomolecule detection. The project will involve (i) working together with a biochemist responsible for preparing small quantities of biomolecular solutions and (ii) work collaboratively with other members of the programme providing and sharing samples, data and devices.  The post holder will be expected to take a leading role in the preparation of publication materials 5% for leading international peer-reviewed journals and for preparing conference presentations.  To carry out administrative tasks associated with the project, for example, risk assessment of research activities, participation in project meetings and documentation. 5% Implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely formal reporting.  To work collaboratively with other PhD students and post-doctoral researchers on projects within the post-holders expertise as well as the cleanroom technical staff. 10%  Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post TBA holder.

1 Internal & External Relationships: (nature & purpose of relationships)

Direct responsibility to Tracy Melvin, contact with other staff employed in the teams of TM and Tom Brown as well as the cleanrooms. Work in collaboration with teams at Chalmers University that are involved in the fabrication aspects of the programme.

Special Requirements: Must be able to travel and work at laboratories of collaborators from time to time.

Person Specification

How to be Criteria Essential Desirable assessed Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience: PhD or equivalent Experience in Application and qualification or single molecule interview experience in an methods, Engineering field, nanomaterials, Physics. micro/nanofabric ation, Experience in microfluidics, optics spectroscopy

Some experience in theoretical simulation studies

Knowledge of LabView or other software-based approaches for control and measurement.

Planning and Organising: Excellent References and organisational and interview time management skills Problem Solving and Initiative: Good research– References and based analytical interview skills

Ability to problem solve effectively

Management and Teamwork: Ability to work well References and as part of a team interview

2 Communicating and Influencing: Excellent written Application and and verbal interview communication skills

Evidence of the ability to produce published reports/papers

Good presentation skills

Other Skills and Behaviours: Ability to travel Application and conduct research within the UK and overseas

Special Requirements:

Job Hazard Analysis Form - Appendix to Job and Person Specification

Please tick one of the following statements:

This post is an office-based job with routine office hazards e.g. use of VDU (if ticked, no further information needs to be supplied) x This post has some hazards other than routine office e.g. more than use of VDU

Please tick all those that apply, and put N/A if not applicable

Environmental Exposures O* F C Outside work Extremes of temperature (eg fridge/ furnace) Potential for exposure to body fluids ## Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa) ## Exposure to hazardous substances (eg solvents, liquids, dust, fumes, biohazards). Yes Specify …Biohazards and Chemicals Frequent hand washing Yes Laser Light of various wavelengths (Not ionising) Yes Equipment/Tools/Machines used Food Handling ## Driving university vehicles(e.g. car/van/LGV/PCV) ## Use of latex gloves (note: prohibited unless specific clinical necessity) ## Vibrating tools ( e.g. strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers) ##

Physical Abilities

3 Load manual handling. Yes Repetitive Crouching/Kneeling/Stooping Repetitive Pulling/Pushing Repetitive Lifting Standing for prolonged periods Yes Repetitive Climbing i.e. steps, stools, ladders Yes Fine motor grips (e.g. pipetting) Yes Gross motor grips

Repetitive reaching below shoulder height Yes

Repetitive reaching at shoulder height Yes Repetitive reaching above shoulder height Yes Psychosocial Issues Face to face contact with public Lone working Yes Shift work/night work/on call duties ##

O – Occasionally (up to 1/3 of time); F – Frequently (up to 2/3 of time); C – Constantly (more than 2/3 of time) ## denotes to HR the need for a full PEHQ to be sent to all applicants for this position. FOR SCHOOL/SERVICE USE ONLY ResourceLink Post Number Which post does this job report to Is this post a Line Manager? Yes No If yes, which posts directly report into it? ResourceLink Post Number Post 1 Post 2 Post 3 Post 4 Post 5 Post 6 Post 7 Post 8 Please add additional rows as required