Scientist

Mackinnon Bruce International; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pre-clinical CRO in Sandwich, Kent, is seeking a Scientist to provide scientific and technical support for EEG research. This lab-based on-site role focuses on designing, executing, and analyzing EEG studies in rodents, as well as troubleshooting and implementing new methodologies. Candidates should have a degree in neuroscience or a related field, along with hands-on experience in preclinical settings. This position offers the opportunity to innovate EEG capabilities within the company.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant scientific field is mandatory.
• Experience handling and dosing animals in preclinical settings is required.
• Familiarity with EEG hardware and software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and executing EEG studies in rodents.
• Support the development of new EEG methodologies.
• Run pharmaco-EEG studies and analyze high-quality data.

Skills

Hands-on experience with EEG recording

Data analysis

Troubleshooting technical issues

Education

Degree in neuroscience, physiology, biomedical sciences or related field

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

DSI

TaiNi

EMKA

Job description

Overview

We are working with a leading pre-clinical CRO specialising in neuroscience to hire a Scientist for their site in Sandwich, Kent.

About the Client

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

The role is based in Sandwich, Kent. This lab-based role (on-site) will be to provide scientific and technical support for EEG research and services, working to maintain, expand and innovate EEG capabilities across the business.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, executing and analysing EEG studies in rodents
• Support the development of new EEG methodologies, troubleshooting technical issues and implementing new approaches
• Run pharmaco-EEG studies in rodents
• Perform high-quality EEG data analysis
• Interpret and report results for internal and external stakeholders
• Train and validate staff in EEG research tools, technologies, and techniques
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for EEG hardware, software, and experimental setups

Qualifications

• Degree in neuroscience, physiology, biomedical sciences or related field
• Postgraduate qualification is preferred
• Hands-on experience handling and dosing animals for EEG recording and analysis in preclinical models
• Familiarity of EEG hardware such as DSI, TaiNi and EMKA, as well as software platforms