Research Scientist - In Vivo

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic Contract Research Organisation is looking for a Research Scientist to join their pre-clinical oncology team in Loughborough. The ideal candidate will possess animal handling expertise, a strong educational background in science, and a commitment to animal welfare and research compliance. This permanent position offers the opportunity to work on leading efficacy models and to gain hands-on experience in innovative research settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs including science subjects.
• Experience in oncology models preferred.
• Qualified in Home Office Animals Act 1986.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vivo scientific studies complying with health regulations.
• Train and mentor junior staff on animal handling and welfare.
• Maintain thorough records of animal health and studies.

Skills

Animal handling

Welfare assessment

Basic surgical skills

Aseptic techniques

Proficient in MS Office

Education

GCSE-level education in science

A-Levels or BTEC National Diploma in Animal Care

Personal License Holder (Modules A & B)

Tools

LIMS System 'Study Log'

Job description

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CK Group are recruiting for a Research Scientist role on behalf of a Contract Research Organisation, to join their in-vivo department pre-clinical oncology team, on a permanent basis. This role is based in Loughborough.

The Company:

Our client develops world-leading preclinical efficacy models and provides both in vitro and in vivo testing. Our client is a global company and has facilities across the world including the United States, Taiwan, China and the UK.

The Role:

The Research Scientist will perform procedures and may provide training and mentoring for junior staff in the conduct of in vivo scientific studies for client and internal research in strict compliance with welfare, legislative, health & safety requirements and company SOP’s/ Policies.

Responsibilities:

• To demonstrate competency in a broad range of in vivo techniques from basic to surgical skills and start to develop more advanced techniques.
• Early detection of signs of ill health/loss of condition via clinical observations for prevention of premature decedents.
• Understand the current expectations of Home Office Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
• Good knowledge of relevant methods of humane killing listed in ASPA Schedule 1 and any other approved methods specified on the establishment licence.
• Good knowledge of main provisions of project licences, particularly the adverse effects expected for each protocol, the control measures, humane end-points specified and the methods of killing specified in licences.
• To be responsible for appropriate records, including helping the establishment licence holder to keep suitable records of the health of the animals, which animals are held, of the source and disposal of animals.
• May participate and provide training in general unit sanitation, husbandry and cage washing to demonstrate linear approach to essential facility requirements.
• To raise potential problems associated with the experiments and suggest solutions that can be discussed.

Your Background:

• Minimum of 5 GCSE-level education is required inclusive of science related subject. A-Levels or BTEC National Diploma in Animal Care (or related area) or relevant IAT qualifications are preferred.
• Some relevant experience particularly in oncology models.
• Highly skilled and will support training /mentoring to junior personnel in;animal handling & husbandry.welfare assessment (including the use of appropriate terms for the recording of clinical signs).basic surgical skills (e.g. aseptic technique, suturing, anaesthesia, analgesia, PDX models).
• Skilled in aseptic techniques.
• Knowledgeable about the work being undertaken and with the Home Office Animals Act 1986.
• Proficient in the use of computers including experience of MS office suite of programs and skilled user for LIMS System “Study Log”
• Personal License Holder (Modules A & B).