Scientist

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Scientist to join a global preclinical CRO in Sandwich, Kent. This lab-based role involves developing in vivo models for epilepsy and neurodegeneration research. Candidates should have significant lab experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors and expertise in rodent disease models. A higher degree is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Significant lab-based experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology.
• Experience with rodent disease models.
• 2-3 years of experience managing research projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute in vivo models for pharmacological data.
• Work in Epilepsy/Neurodegeneration research teams.

Skills

Lab-based experience

Project management

Data analysis

Preclinical expertise in rodent models

Education

Degree in Biology, Pharmacology or related

Job description

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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. The 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.
• Expertise in the design, development, and validation of preclinical studies for compound efficacy profiling and screening, including data analysis and report writing.