Job title
Scientific Officer- Biological Services Unit
Job reference
REQ00359
Date posted
20/08/2024
Application closing date
15/09/2024
Location
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Salary
circa £23,342
Package
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Contractual hours
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Basis
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Job category/type
BSU
Attachments
BSU SO2 stock.docx
Job description
About us
The CRUK Scotland 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. It is one of Europe's leading cancer research centres, supporting cutting-edge work into the molecular mechanisms of cancer development. 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 integrity.
Role 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.
Candidates should ideally have had some work experience with animals in Laboratory settings and/or animal technician duties and possess/or must be prepared to undertake Institute of Animal Technology (IAT) qualifications (or have equivalent animal care qualifications). They must have a caring attitude towards animals and improving their environment.
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.
For more details on what this role entails please see job description attached.
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
For informal enquiries please email [email protected]
Closing Date: 15 September 2024.