Your mission
Purpose of Job
The purpose of the job is to provide technical execution and support of in vivo mouse experiments and assist with wet lab activities in the R&D department at MeiraGTx.
Job Description
Major Activities
- Perform animal procedures assessing vision in mouse models of retinal disease, including electroretinography (ERG), ocular imaging (SLO, OCT), and visual behavior tests.
- Administer drugs via gavage, intraperitoneal (IP), intravenous (IV), and intraocular routes.
- Collect and process tissues for histological and molecular analyses.
- Manage animal stocks, including breeding, ear clipping, and genotyping.
- Check stock levels, order, and restock laboratory consumables.
- Arrange deliveries and shipments of samples and consumables.
- Assist in developing and drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Additional Activities
The post-holder may be expected to carry out other duties within the scope and purpose of the job and R&D team.
Key Performance Indicators
- Completion of tasks and experiments within timelines and budget.
Key Job Competencies
- Hands-on experience with mouse disease models and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to follow procedures with attention to detail and a passion for animal welfare.
- Motivation, planning, professionalism, communication skills, and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing demands and to work at two sites in Central London.
- Experience with ophthalmic mouse procedures and molecular/cell biology techniques is advantageous but not required.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform mouse procedures and in vivo experiments proficiently.
- Accurately record data and support animal breeding and genotyping.
- Assist in maintenance of labs and ordering supplies.
- Complete tasks within budget and timelines.
Job background
- At least 2-3 years of experience with laboratory animals, preferably mice, from a CRO.
- Science/Biological qualifications such as A levels or BTech.
- Current home office-approved animal license (PIL A, B); PIL C preferred but not required.
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