Scientist

SRG are working with a CRO in Loughborough that's looking to expand over the next year. they are looking for an In Vivo Scientist who is a personal license holder. the successful candidate will have experience with

• Recent Proven experience in a broad range of in vivo techniques from basic to surgical skills and start to develop more advanced techniques.
• Recent Proven experience with Early detection of signs of ill health/loss of condition via clinical observations for prevention of premature decedents.
• Good knowledge of relevant methods of humane killing listed in ASPA Schedule 1 and any other approved methods specified on the establishment licence.
• Good knowledge of main provisions of project licences, particularly the adverse effects expected for each protocol, the control measures, humane end-points specified and the methods of killing specified in licences.
• To be responsible for appropriate records, including helping the establishment licence holder to keep suitable records of the health of the animals, which animals are held, of the source and disposal of animals.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 GCSE-level education is required inclusive of science related subject. A-Levels or BTEC National Diploma in Animal Care (or related area) or relevant IAT qualifications are preferred.
• Recent proven experience in oncology models.
• Basic surgical skills (e.g. aseptic technique, suturing, anaesthesia, analgesia, PDX models).
• Recent proven experience in advanced skills (e.g. Surgery and in-life/ex-vivo tissue collections).
• Personal License Holder (Modules A to C).