Charles River Laboratories is one of the world’s largest contract research organisations focused on improving human and animal health by supporting the development of drugs and agrochemicals from discovery through to market approval. Our customers include those in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Veterinary Medicine and Agrochemical sectors, as well as leading academic institutions and government research centres.
The Tranent facility provides services including toxicology, safety pharmacology, bioanalysis, metabolism, veterinary health, environmental sciences and biotechnology. As a result of rapid and ongoing expansion, particularly in toxicology, the Department of Toxicology Sciences is seeking to recruit Scientific Associates.
We wish to recruit suitable graduates into our Study Director training programme and progression scheme. This will involve an initial period of formal training which must be successfully completed before assignment to the role of Study Director.
Once trained as a Study Director you will be responsible for the organisation, running and reporting of GLP safety assessment studies for submission to regulatory authorities. You will liaise closely with customers to interpret their requirements, ensure that studies meet their needs and are completed to agreed schedules.
Minimum requirements:
- Biology based degree, a post graduate qualification in toxicology or pharmacology would be useful.
- Personal characteristics are also important for this role and we are looking for individuals who can demonstrate their commitment, proactivity and understanding of customer focus
- Effective communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
Salary: £24,876.69 per annum.
Closing date: 21 April 2023.