Research Scientist

Research Scientist

Permanent

£28,000 - £36,000

We are proud to be working with our client, a global CRO who proudly holds over 15 years of experience in the Life Science industry. Our client participates in the drug discovery of some of today s most pressing challenges in oncology studies and is looking for a Research Scientist to join their in vivo team.

This role would be perfect for a Licensed Animal Technician who has extensive in vivo experience or a Research Scientist with experience with rodents.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a in vivo techniques including dosing and reporting clinical signs
• Carry out surgical skills including anaesthesia and aseptic techniques
• Early detection of signs of ill health/loss of condition via clinical observations
• Understand the current expectations of Home Office legislation (eg Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA)
• To be responsible for appropriate records, including helping the establishment licence holder to keep suitable records of the health of the animals (under the supervision of the Named Veterinary Surgeon)
• Support training on experimental procedures in line with current regulatory and/or legislative requirements
• To be responsible for the generation and provision of high-quality data production and reports to respective Study Directors
• May participate and provide training in general unit sanitation and husbandry
• To ensure that appropriate levels of sterility and barrier containment are maintained when performing duties
• To review and maintain SOP s, working in association with QMS systems to ensure high quality is maintained

Requirements:

• Personal Licensee Holder (Modules A to C) is a MUST
• Highly skilled and will support training/mentoring to junior personnel in animal handling and husbandry, welfare and basic surgical skills

• Skilled at and may provide training in aseptic techniques
• Knowledgeable about the work being undertaken and with the Home Office Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
• Proficient in the use of computers
• Some relevant experience particularly in oncology models

Due to the location of the site, you must be able to drive. The correct candidate must also hold a personal license.

Don t miss out on this exciting opportunity, apply today!