Experimental Medicine CRA — Rheumatology & Dermatology

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle University is launching a Clinical Research Associate role in Rheumatology and Dermatology to support an experimental medicine study on PsA. You will liaise across clinical and laboratory teams, manage participant logistics, and help develop biopsy techniques under supervision.

The post is 12 months, with opportunities to contribute to other trials and publications, based in the Medical School and collaborating NHS sites.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of immune-mediated rheumatic and skin diseases.
• Core clinical skills including phlebotomy.
• Analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to communicate complex information with clarity, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience of collecting biological samples for research.
• Previous experience/involvement with clinical and/or translational research.
• Experience of medical statistics or bioinformatics.
• A publication track record.
• Experience of communicating scientific concepts to the general public.

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with study protocols, SOPs and study documents.
• Coordinate logistics between clinical and laboratory teams.
• Learn to perform skin, adipose and synovial biopsies under supervision.
• Develop SOP for handling research blood samples.
• Identify suitable participants and obtain informed consent.
• Oversee study participation and tissue sampling.
• Prepare study reports and manuscripts for publication.
• Provide guidance to staff and students.
• Attend and present work at meetings.
• Contribute to public engagement events.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Oral presentations

Biological sample collection

Clinical/translational research

Medical statistics

Bioinformatics

Publication track record

Science communication

Education

GMC registration

Core medical training

NTN in Rheumatology/Dermatology

Research degree or publications

Job description

Newcastle University is launching a Clinical Research Associate role in Rheumatology and Dermatology to support an experimental medicine study on PsA. You will liaise across clinical and laboratory teams, manage participant logistics, and help develop biopsy techniques under supervision.

The post is 12 months, with opportunities to contribute to other trials and publications, based in the Medical School and collaborating NHS sites.