13518- Research Governance Assistant

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Scotland is seeking a Research Governance Assistant to support clinical researchers with governance matters and compliance with regulations. This full-time role involves advising on good clinical practices and fostering a quality service within the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine. The position offers a salary range of £34,610 to £42,254 per annum along with the possibility of hybrid working arrangements, combining remote and on-campus work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ICH GCP and UK clinical research governance frameworks.
• Ability to relate legislation and good practice to research scenarios.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clinical researchers on research governance matters.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Assist in providing quality service to researchers.

Skills

Knowledge of ICH GCP

Understanding of UK clinical research governance

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Team working skills

Self-motivation

Job description

Grade UE06: £34,610–£42,254 per annum

CMVM, Research Governance

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Open Ended: Permanent Contract

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Research Governance Assistant to work closely with Research Governance Coordinators and Facilitators to provide a quality service advising clinical researchers within the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine on research governance matters, good clinical practice, and compliance with current relevant regulations in the UK and internationally.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and ongoing. We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

The salary for this post is £34,610 to £42,254 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success

• Knowledge and understanding of ICH GCP and UK clinical research governance frameworks and legislation
• Analytical skills to relate legislation and good practice to particular research scenarios
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• Self‑motivation and self‑management skills