Scientist

Mackinnon Bruce International; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Scientist for a prominent Pre-Clinical CRO in Sandwich, Kent. In this lab-based role, you will develop and execute in vivo models for research in Epilepsy and Neurodegeneration. The ideal candidate will have significant lab experience and knowledge of rodent disease models. Competitive working hours are offered, providing flexibility based on lab needs.

Qualifications

• Significant lab-based experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• 2-3 years’ experience managing projects and research activities.
• Licences 1-4 including rodent dosing and behavioural testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute disease in vivo models for research.
• Generate pharmacological and biological data for preclinical studies.
• Work in Epilepsy/Neurodegeneration research teams.

Skills

Lab-based experience

Knowledge of rodent disease models

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Biology, Pharmacology, Neuroscience or related field

Higher degree (Masters)

Tools

Surgical techniques and tissue dissection

Job description

Description:

We are working alongside a leading Pre-Clinical CRO specialising in Neuroscience to 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 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 for their Epilepsy / Neurodegeneration research teams.

This lab-based role (on-site) will involve developing and executing 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 in Biology, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Veterinary sciences or a related discipline.
• A higher degree such as a Masters is considered advantageous but not essential.
• Preclinical expertise in rodent disease models with a variety of end points.
• 2-3 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 data analysis and report writing.