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Ref: RP245-879
Job description / Role
Responsibilities
• Perform complex (lab and/or field) experiments for a major portion of the research project. Maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
• Interpret and analyze results, often where few guidelines exist. Based on prior results, contribute to development of new research protocols and procedures or adaptation of existing protocols.
• Make recommendations on plan design and/or research direction to principal investigator.
• Work with health and safety department to ensure lab complies with regulations and all required trainings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams across different faculties or schools.
• Oversee supply and equipment budget under supervision of principal investigator or business manager.
• Perform ongoing literature review to remain current with new procedures and related research; present findings for lab work group.
• Contribute substantively to the preparation of papers for publication, especially in the results section. May contribute to publication of findings and present ongoing work and findings to colleagues at academic conferences.
• Supervise (either formally or informally) staff or students as needed, including oversight and instruction on techniques, as well as consultation on project work. Serve as technical resource for other research staff.
• Perform general lab maintenance as needed; maintain lab stock, manage chemical inventory and safety records, and provide general lab support as needed. May assist with purchasing laboratory equipment.
• Other duties may also be assigned
BENEFITS
Attractive Salary Package
Requirements
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's degree in related scientific field and three years of related experience, or Master's degree.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
• Comprehensive understanding of scientific principles.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance is essential.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in related scientific field and 10 years of related experience; Master's degree with 5 years of related experience; or PhD with 3 years of related experience desired
• Experience in mouse colony maintenance and basic molecular biology techniques
• Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment
• Ability to handle a wide range of assignments and meet deadlines with minimal day-to-day instruction
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
About the Company
Dragon Recruiting is a leading international staffing and recruitment company, head-quartered in London, with further offices all over the globe. Our clients range from numerous well known UK and international businesses. We also represent a wide range of less well known clients - helping them to find staff for their businesses around the world.
As an international recruitment agency, our clients benefit from a vast network of human resource specialists who attract, cultivate and connect organisations to talent in both global and local markets. Our unrivalled
scope of services and global reach allow us to share candidates and roles across borders. With greater coverage and tools, we can ensure our clients and candidates all get the best outcome for their recruitment needs.
With experience of over 3 decades we are recruiting more than 10,000 workers annually to and from the UK, USA and the Middle East and several other Asian countries. We specialize in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.