Scientist

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Scientist for a preclinical CRO specializing in neuroscience research, located in Sandwich, Kent. This on-site role involves developing and executing disease models to generate biological data for preclinical studies. Candidates should have a graduate-level degree in a relevant science field, with a strong preference for those with 2-3 years of project management experience. Expertise in rodent disease models and lab techniques is essential. Flexibility in working hours is available.

Qualifications

• Significant lab-based experience in Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Veterinary Sciences, Biology, or Neuroscience.
• 2-3 years managing projects and research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute disease in vivo models for pharmacological data.
• Collaborate with research teams and manage scientific delivery.

Skills

Preclinical expertise in rodent disease models

Project management experience

Data analysis and report writing

Education

Graduate level science or veterinary degree

PhD or Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

HO Licence 1-4 (including rodent handling)

Job description

Description :

We are working alongside a leading Pre-Clinical CRO specialising in Neuroscience to a hire a 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 pre clinical CRO specialising in Neuroscience research.

The role is based in Sandwich, Kent. Reporting to the Site Director, as part of their expansion they are searching for a scientist for their Pain 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.

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

Requirements :

• Graudate level science or veterinary Degree with significant relevant lab-based experience, preferably in Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Veterinary Sciences, Biology, Neuroscience or a related discipline.
• A higher degree of PhD or Masters is considered advantageous but not essential to the role.
• Preclinical expertise in rodent disease models is essential
• HO Licence 1-4, including rodent dosing, behavioural testing, surgical techniques, tissue dissections
• 2-3 years’ experience managing projects, research activities, and collaborative initiatives in a science delivery environment.
• Expertise in the design, development and validation of preclinical studies for compound efficacy profiling and screening; including analysing data and report writing