Senior Scientist

Mackinnon Bruce International; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Scientist to provide scientific and technical support for EEG research in Sandwich, Kent. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and hands-on experience with EEG data analysis and methodologies. This on-site role involves designing and executing studies, supporting the development of new methodologies, and training staff on EEG techniques.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience handling and dosing animals for EEG recording and analysis in preclinical models.
• Familiarity with EEG hardware and software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, executing, and analyzing EEG studies.
• Support development of new EEG methodologies.
• Run pharmaco-EEG studies in rodents.
• Perform high-quality EEG data analysis.
• Interpret and report results for stakeholders.
• Train staff in EEG research tools and techniques.
• Provide technical expertise for EEG setups.

Skills

EEG data analysis

Technical troubleshooting

Research methodology development

Education

Degree in neuroscience, physiology, biomedical sciences or related field

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

EEG hardware (DSI, TaiNi, EMKA)

Software platforms

Job description

Description

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

Main Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• 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