Scientist

Mackinnon Bruce International; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Scientist/Senior Scientist to join their expanding team in Sandwich, Kent. This lab-based role focuses on developing and executing in vivo models for preclinical research in Neuroscience, specifically targeting Epilepsy and Neurodegeneration. Candidates with a degree in Biology or related fields, alongside significant lab experience, will thrive in this dynamic environment. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative research, collaborating with biotech and pharma companies to generate impactful biological data. If you are passionate about advancing Neuroscience, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree with lab-based experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• 3-5 years managing projects and research activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute disease in vivo models for preclinical research.
• Generate robust pharmacological and biological data.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Report Writing

Behavioural Testing

Surgical Techniques

Tissue Dissections

Education

Degree in Biology

PhD in Neuroscience

Masters in Pharmacology

Tools

In vivo Models

Preclinical Studies Design

Job description

Description:

We are working alongside a leading Pre-Clinical CRO specialising in Neuroscience to hire a Scientist / Senior Scientist for their site in Sandwich, Kent.

Who we are:

We are a dynamic recruitment agency that has evolved since our first establishment in 2012. We work with several high-profile clients globally to help them source and retain top-tier talent.

The Client:

We are in collaboration with a global preclinical CRO specialising in Neuroscience research.

The roles are based in Sandwich, Kent. Reporting to the Site Director, as part of their expansion they are searching for a scientist, either at the Scientist level or Senior Scientist for their Epilepsy / Neurodegeneration research teams.

This lab-based role (on-site) will be to develop and execute relevant disease in vivo models to generate robust pharmacological and disease-relevant biological data for preclinical research studies for biotech or pharma companies. This position will be working in their Epilepsy/ Neurodegeneration teams.

Working hours: 7am – 3pm, 8am – 4pm or 9am – 5pm (dependent on candidate’s & lab work needs).

Requirements:

• Degree with significant relevant lab-based experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry or a similar PhD in Biology, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Veterinary sciences or a related discipline.
• A higher degree of Masters or PhD is considered advantageous but not essential to the role. Preclinical expertise in rodent disease models with a variety of end points.
• 3-5 years’ experience managing projects, research activities, and collaborative initiatives in a science delivery environment.
• Licence 1-4, including rodent dosing, behavioural testing, surgical techniques, tissue dissections
• Expertise in the design, development and validation of preclinical studies for compound efficacy profiling and screening; including analysing data and report writing