Scientific Officer - Glasgow, United Kingdom - CRUK Beatson Institute
Description
Salary Range:
£20,000 to £30,000 depending on experience.
Biological Services Unit
About us
The CRUK Beatson Institute is a cancer research institute, situated in Glasgow with approximately 250 researchers split across 30 research groups consisting of PIs, postdoctoral scientists, PhD students and scientific officers.
As well as core support from Cancer Research UK, the Institute also receives an additional third of its total income from external grants and industry collaborations.
It has an excellent reputation for fundamental cancer research, including world-class metabolism studies and renowned in vivo modelling of tumour growth and metastasis.
Its research ethos is about excellence, honesty, openness, accountability, and integrityRole Profile
We currently have a vacancy for a Scientific Officer (Animal Technician) in the Biological Service Unit at the Institute.
You will assist the Unit Managers in the provision of a working animal unit, whilst complying with the standards set by the UK legislation, Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 and EU Directive 2010 with regard to the correct environmental conditions, care, husbandry and welfare of the animals, and ensuring compliance with the 3Rs whilst adhering to all relevant safety regulations.
Other skills required include computer literacy, a high level of personal organisation and a flexible approach to working hours.-
This role involves weekend and bank holiday work on a rota basis_.
You should be able to work both independently and in close collaboration with the scientists and technicians in the unit.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our overarching research ethos at the Institute is about excellence, honesty, openness, accountability and integrity.
The diversity of our staff and students is also what makes the Institute such a vibrant place to work and advance discoveries in cancer research.
Family friendly policies, our collaborative ethos, a focus on good mental health and well-being and opportunities for all help to create an enjoyable and inclusive workplace where your voice matters.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 40.5 days annual leave including bank holidays (prorata)
- Defined Contribution pension scheme
- Life Insurance scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket loan
- Shared parental leave
- Cycle to work scheme that could save you 2640% on a bike and accessories.
- Access to Employee benefit schemes with discounts on supermarkets, cinema, travel and much more.
- Onsite secure parking
Closing Date: 15 September 2023
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
£20,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
In person
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