Research Associate

Purpose of the Job:

The Research Associate will support regulated in vivo studies, maintaining high standards of animal care and welfare, accurate records and robust datasets.

All work will be conducted in accordance with good practice, current guidance, the principles of the 3Rs and applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.

The Impact you will have:

Under the guidance of the Research Director, the applicant will support the responsible delivery of regulated studies and the day-to-day welfare and management of animals.

include:

• Maintaining consistently high standards of care, welfare and husbandry for mice and rats
• Working in accordance with all relevant animal welfare, scientific procedures and health and safety legislation, including the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
• Following approved protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), with animal welfare as a central consideration
• Maintaining accurate written and electronic records, including welfare observations and analysis of in vivo datasets
• Conducting authorized non-surgical regulated procedures and, where required, approved humane endpoints in accordance with license conditions, training and welfare protocols
• Actively applying and promoting the 3Rs—Replacement, Reduction and Refinement—to minimize animal use and enhance welfare
• From time to time, other duties may include:
• Performing ELISAs or other biological assays to support the interpretation of outcomes from in vivo studies
• Coordinating the responsible ordering of animals and chemical or biological reagents in line with approved study requirements
• Undertaking any necessary training and/or development
• Attendance of relevant meetings
• Carrying out such other duties as necessary to assist in the smooth and efficient operation of the laboratory and facilities, including cleaning and maintenance

Required skills, education and experience:

• BSc or higher in a related scientific discipline, or have equivalent academic, industrial, or commercial experience