At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct hands-on in vivo studies and support preclinical research for biotech and pharma clients.
- Company: Join a dynamic lab focused on innovative pharmacology research.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop skills, and work in a collaborative environment.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the biotech field while working with cutting-edge research.
- Qualifications: BSc in Biology, Pharmacology, or related field; lab experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
A motivated and pro-active in vivo pharmacology individual with expertise in in vivo studies, specifically rodent studies. This lab-based role supports in vivo models for preclinical research studies for our client biotech or pharma companies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Planning and hands-on execution of in vivo preclinical studies
- Generating high-quality protocols/study plans and carrying out client study requests within agreed timelines
- Generating and maintaining clear experimental records
- Good data entry skills and interpretation of the results, ability to communicate results via informal discussions
- Has a good understanding of the science of the relevant disease models
- Be an effective, collaborative hands-on member of the in vivo team, contributing to the overall work of the team as required
- Ensuring appropriate use of animals in compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal standards
- Ensuring all Standard Operating Procedures, Health and Safety and regulatory requirements are adhered to
- Using best judgment to carry out work to the highest standard
INTERACTION
- Excellent organisational, problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work well within a team, as well as independently and proactively
- Ability to work on multiple studies in multiple areas in a fast-paced environment
- Highly motivated and ability to be flexible in case of changing priorities
COMMUNICATION
- Responsible for timely, accurate recording of results
- Ensures data integrity is maintained through the correct, prescriptive procedure of logging client data
- Produces high standard, good quality data to provide to clients, reproducible, without fail
- Use standard established statistical and analysis packages
- Supports data entry and study documentation in relation to ethics and welfare
- May start to present results in lab meetings
- Consults with supervisor when difficulties arise that cannot be readily resolved
- Seeks input as needed from supervisor or other scientific staff for guidance
- Communicates and collaborates with scientific staff
- Reports study deviations to line manager promptly to protect company and client interests
- Good data entry skills and interpretation of the results, ability to communicate results via informal discussions
- Generating and maintaining clear experimental records
- May interact with clients when required, effectively maintaining and building working relationships
QUALIFICATIONS
- BSc degree with significant relevant lab-based experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry or a similar HNC in Biology, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline
- HO licence 1-4, including rodent dosing, behavioural testing, surgical techniques, tissue dissections
- Ability to manage data entry, and data recording, some experience in analysing data and report writing
- Excellent organisational, problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work well within a team, as well as independently and proactively
- Ability to work on multiple studies in multiple areas in a fast-paced environment
- Highly motivated and ability to be flexible in case of changing priorities
Research Assistant employer: Vivo Consulting
Transpharmation is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for a QA Compliance Specialist in the Life Sciences sector. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, we offer comprehensive training programs and opportunities to engage in meaningful projects that contribute to advancing healthcare. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a supportive environment that values quality and compliance, ensuring that every member can thrive and make a significant impact.
