Description:
MAC is a full-service global Contract Research Organisation (CRO). We also own a network of research sites. Our mission is to serve with honesty and integrity to make an outstanding contribution to human health.
We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Research Scientist (Neuroscience Specialist) to join our dedicated team in Manchester.
The focus of the role:
- Perform administrative duties in conformity with company policies and procedures.
- To conduct collection of specialised pharmacodynamic data on studies running across all MAC sites and all phases of drug development as required.
- To support the Head of Neuroscience in the development, validation and execution of new techniques in support of studies running in MAC.
- To work as part of the clinical team to perform sleep studies on the sleep unit (including overnight as required).
- Conduct regular reviews of departmental documents, as necessary.
- Support other departments on ad hoc projects; and perform other tasks as needed.
KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as health care, physiology, neuroscience or psychology.
- Experience in some aspect of cognitive neuroscience research such as EEG or PSG is desirable.
- Independent and self-motivated with the ability to manage own time, prioritise workload and to work collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent computer skills including use of Microsoft Office.
- Excellent oral and written communicative skills. Fluent in oral and written English
- Excellent inter-personal skills.
- Able to proactively identify risks and issues.
You must hold a full UK driving licence, and be available to travel at least 70% of the time (our sites are based across the UK and Scotland).
BENEFITS:
- Health Insurance
- Free onsite parking
- 25 days annual leave (increasing in increments to 30 days after 6 years' service)
- Your birthday off work