Study Director - Ecotoxicology

Labcorp; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

No weekend work

Pension and generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Labcorp seeks a Study Director - Ecotoxicology at Alconbury, near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Monday - Friday, 37.5hrs. Lead studies for various test organisms, ensure GLP compliance, and manage study plans and reports.

Significant Ecotoxicology Study Director experience and GLP knowledge preferred. The role involves coordinating with sponsors and staff, training and mentoring technical teams, and supporting internal/external customers on study designs and regulatory issues.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Sciences or Ecotoxicology.
• Significant experience within a Study Director role in Ecotoxicology.
• Working knowledge of GLP and regulatory guidelines.
• Skilled in data interpretation and report writing for studies.
• Skilled in customer service communication.
• Proficiency in project management skills.
• Ability to conduct literature review.
• Remote location of site with no public transport links.

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of a Study Director/Principal Investigator for studies, including studies for all test organisms following acute and chronic guidelines.
• Ensure Study Plan is prepared, signed, circulated and compliant with regulations.
• Hold study start-up meetings and resolve issues before treatment.
• Ensure test items tested for identity and hazards; obtain data from literature.
• Ensure test organisms are healthy and comply with license regulations.
• Monitor observations and document responses; manage study implications.
• Data review to ensure GLP compliance; coordinate QA actions.
• Prepare reports concisely reflecting raw data and relevant information.
• Archive study data and reports promptly according to SOPs.
• Coordinate animal/test vessel supply in collaboration with staff.
• Be aware of Codes of Practice for laboratory animals.
• Contribute to Ecotoxicology department management beyond Study Director duties.
• Travel as required and liaise with sponsors.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Data interpretation

Report writing

Customer service communication

Mentoring staff

Literature review

Education

Degree in Environmental Sciences or Ecotoxicology

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients.

With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking a Study Director - Ecotoxicology to join our team at Alconbury, near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday – 37.5hrs

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of a Study Director/Principal Investigator for studies, including studies for all test organisms following acute and chronic guidelines
• Ensure that a Study Plan conforms with the intentions of the study design agreed with the Sponsor is prepared, signed and circulated and all standard test methods meet the current requirements of specific regulatory or test guidelines
• Hold study start-up meetings, to ensure all key staff are conversant with all aspects of the study and to resolve any issues before treatment is started, to prevent unnecessary use of animals where applicable
• Ensure that test and control items have been suitably tested for identity, stability etc. and that all necessary technical data regarding known toxicity, hazards of the test item or related materials have been obtained from literature searches. Ensure that technical staff are aware of known hazards relating to a particular test item
• Ensure that all test organisms are in good state of health and to ensure that the regulations laid down in their Personal Licence (Animals (Scientific Procedure) Act 1986) and in the Project Licence are not exceeded
• Monitor the status of observations made during the study and ensure the responses are fully documented. Maintain an overview of the implication of these observations
• Data review to ensure the study is compliant with GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and suitable responses/actions are made following Quality Assurance Audit
• Be aware of the study status, anticipate problems that may affect the schedule date, purpose or integrity of the study and make interim decisions regarding necessary amendments, to document such changes and to agree them with the Study Sponsor. Communicate with the Sponsor and Departmental and Project Management as required with particular regard to problem areas which may affect completion date or content of the study
• Prepare draft and final reports ensuring the report is concisely and accurately written, reflects the raw data and includes all relevant information
• Transfer all study data and reports to the Archive in a timely manner following the issue of the final report, in accordance with Company procedures and SOPs
• Maintain monitoring system such that the information is up to date and communicate with Analytical Support in the conduct of studies
• Where appropriate co-ordinating the supply of animals, test vessels and equipment in conjunction with other members of staff thereby ensuring their availability for study start up
• To be fully aware of the Codes of Practice relating to use of laboratory animals
• Contribute to the general management of the Ecotoxicology department in areas outside of that required as a Study Director
• Travel as necessary, or to be available in-house to meet current and prospective sponsors to discuss existing and future studies
• Keep up-to-date with trends in relevant areas of Ecotoxicology. Review specific topics as necessary so as to be able to discuss with Sponsors
• Assist in the training, supervision and mentoring of technical staff and trainee Study Directors
• Provide advice and support to internal and external customers relating to any study and non‑study related topics

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Sciences or Ecotoxicology

Additional Job Standards

• Significant experience within a Study Director role in Ecotoxicology
• Working knowledge of GLP and regulatory guidelines
• Skilled in data interpretation and report writing for studies
• Skilled in customer service communication
• Proficiency in project management skills
• Ability to conduct literature review
• Due to the remote location of this site, there are no public transport links available

We are looking for a Study Director is to ensure that studies are conducted to agreed schedules by liaising with key staff involved in study conduct and maintaining an awareness of all aspects of the studies ensuring that a Study Plan is prepared, approved and implemented. Informing the Sponsor of study progress and preparing study reports that accurately reflect the raw data obtained. To ensure suitable levels of compliance of all laboratory data, documentation and procedures conducted within the department and satisfy the requirements of GLP and Company SOPs and provide advice and support to internal and external customers relating to study designs and regulatory issues, as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• No weekend work
• Wider benefits package including pension and generous holiday allowance

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