Technical Officer (Animal Health)
Location: Moredun Scientific, Pentlands Science Park, near Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Salary: £24,000 to £26,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
About the Role
We are seeking applications for a Technical Officer within the Animal Health division of Moredun Scientific (a commercial subsidiary of the Moredun Foundation, a registered charity). You will join a team of people involved in the conduct of Animal health studies testing vaccines, therapeutics and other animal health products for use in livestock.
Moredun Scientific is a contract research organisation specialising in animal health and aquaculture product development and biosafety testing of biopharmaceuticals. For more information about Moredun Scientific, visit www.moredun-scientific.com.
You will act in the role of Technical Officer for studies appropriate to your experience level and be involved in laboratory work and live-phase support, you will be expected to develop areas of expertise and take responsibility for specific work areas.
Occasional weekend and out of hours work will be required, for which additional payment is made.
The post will be based at Moredun Scientific, Pentlands Science Park, near Edinburgh.
Experience required
To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have:
- A biological degree or recognised Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Biological Sciences or a related discipline.
- Good interpersonal and communications skills and effective organisational abilities.
In addition, ideally you will have:
- Experience of working in a biological laboratory.
- Experience of working with livestock.
- A good understanding of research quality management systems (eg VICH-GCP, GLP)
- A clean driving licence.
How to apply
To apply, please complete the application form and email the completed form to hr [at] moredun [dot] ac [dot] uk.
Staff Benefits
In addition to access to training and development opportunities, you will have access to:
- Competitive pension scheme – employee contribution minimum 3%. Moredun will contribute up to a maximum of 15%.
- Group Life Assurance Scheme and an Income Protection Scheme
- Flexi-time system
- 6 weeks annual leave plus 7 days public holidays and a privilege day
- Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Benefits platform offering discounts at various retailers
- On site café