Research Scientist - Loughborough, United Kingdom - Crown Bioscience UK Ltd

Crown Bioscience UK Ltd

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Loughborough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job description

Summary
Scientists/Animal Technicians to join our Oncology _in vivo_ team based in Loughborough UK. This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative and dynamic environment.

The _in vivo_ team at Crownbio UK is continuing to expand in order to support our growing portfolio of model offerings and service spectrum.

The team is responsible for research/development as well as project delivery of the company.

Responsibilities

To develop competency in a range of in vivo techniques (e.g. dosing via common routes, anaesthesia, post op checks, aseptic technique & reporting clinical signs).
Early detection of signs of ill health/loss of condition via clinical observations for prevention of premature decedents.
Understand the current expectations of Home Office legislation (e.g. Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA) for the care and welfare requirements for species housed within CBUK.
Knowledge of relevant methods of humane killing listed in ASPA Schedule 1 and any other approved methods specified on the establishment licence; either be competent in their use or be able to contact others who are named on your establishment's register of qualified persons.
Understand the main provisions of project licences, particularly the adverse effects expected for each protocol, the control measures, humane endpoints 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 (under the supervision of the Named Veterinary Surgeon); which animals are held, of the source and disposal of animals.
May support training on experimental procedures in line with current regulatory and/or legislative requirements and to agreed company standards and productivity.
To be responsible for the generation and provision of highquality data production and reports to respective Study Directors.
Will participate and provide training in general unit sanitation, husbandry and cage washing to demonstrate linear approach to essential facility requirements.
To be an effective, proactive team member possessing a range of practical skills and demonstrating flexibility at all times.
To understand potential problems associated with the experiments and carry out solutions that have been discussed and agreed.
To ensure that appropriate levels of sterility and barrier containment are maintained when performing duties.
Support the continual review of processes and procedures with the view to implement efficiencies.
To maintain SOP's, working in association with QMS systems to ensure high quality is maintained.
Proactive up keep of personal training records

Requirements:

Animal handling & husbandry
Personal License for animal work is desirable
Welfare assessment (including the use of appropriate terms for the recording of clinical signs)
Basic skills (e.g. dosing and sampling via common routes).
Accurate record keeping for legislative, regulatory and scientific purposes. Will be key in ensuring quality data provision to Study Directors.
Understand aseptic techniques.
An understanding about the work being undertaken and with the Home Office Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 198
Proficient in the use of computers including experience of MS office suite of programs and skilled user for LIMS System "Study Log".