Research Assistant - Biomedical & Comparative Biology

RFCSR; Welwyn Hatfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Veterinary College (RVC) seeks a Research Assistant to support the CBS project in comparative biology and disease studies. You will contribute to experimental design, data collection, and analysis, and help disseminate findings through reports and presentations.

You will work with academic and technical staff, ensuring compliance with standards and gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic lab environment with modern techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as biological sciences, veterinary sciences, biomedical research, or related fields.
• Demonstrable experience or interest in laboratory-based research.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to experimental design and conduct in comparative biology and disease studies.
• Collect, manage, and analyze research data accurately.
• Assist in preparing reports, publications and presentations to disseminate findings.
• Collaborate with academic and technical staff ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in biology/veterinary/biomedical research

Tools

Laboratory equipment familiarity

Job description

Royal Veterinary College (RVC) seeks a Research Assistant to support the CBS project in comparative biology and disease studies. You will contribute to experimental design, data collection, and analysis, and help disseminate findings through reports and presentations.

You will work with academic and technical staff, ensuring compliance with standards and gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic lab environment with modern techniques.