SR&I Group. The IRC is responsible for the research and development that underpins the selection of influenza candidate vaccine viruses, vaccine potency assay reagents and influenza vaccine control testing. The postholder will work with a wide range of influenza viruses, including those of pandemic potential: this will involve working at containment levels 2 and 3 and SAPO4 and working with animal models. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: Communicating and Influencing: Communicate in a straightforward, honest and engaging manner, choosing appropriate styles to maximise understanding and impact by sharing information as appropriate. Laboratory experience: Experience and knowledge of safe working in biocontainment laboratories (e.g., CL3/CL4/SAPO4 experience). Virology experience: Practical experience in one or more of: mammalian and bacterial cell culture, virus propagation and titration, neutralisation assays, serological assays, or molecular biology techniques. Virology skills: Demonstrate good knowledge and skill in the propagation of viruses (preferably influenza) through avian eggs and/or cell culture and working with animal derived materials. Disciplined: You follow processes, operating firmly within set standards, rules and guidelines. Closing date: 9th March 2026

SR&I Group. The IRC is responsible for the research and development that underpins the selection of influenza candidate vaccine viruses, vaccine potency assay reagents and influenza vaccine control testing. The postholder will work with a wide range of influenza viruses, including those of pandemic potential: this will involve working at containment levels 2 and 3 and SAPO4 and working with animal models. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: Communicating and Influencing: Communicate in a straightforward, honest and engaging manner, choosing appropriate styles to maximise understanding and impact by sharing information as appropriate. Laboratory experience: Experience and knowledge of safe working in biocontainment laboratories (e.g., CL3/CL4/SAPO4 experience). Virology experience: Practical experience in one or more of: mammalian and bacterial cell culture, virus propagation and titration, neutralisation assays, serological assays, or molecular biology techniques. Virology skills: Demonstrate good knowledge and skill in the propagation of viruses (preferably influenza) through avian eggs and/or cell culture and working with animal derived materials. Disciplined: You follow processes, operating firmly within set standards, rules and guidelines. Closing date: 9th March 2026