Scottish Brain Sciences
Biomarker Laboratory Research Assistant
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Biomarker Laboratory Research Assistant
Are biomarkers your thing? Are you looking for a short-term role that adds long-term value to your career? We have a fixed term opportunity for a Biomarker Laboratory Research Assistant in our laboratory based at St Andrews University’s campus in Guardbridge.
We’re offering a 12-month fixed term role starting as soon as possible to cover our colleague’s maternity leave. This could be a great way for you to use your skills to make a real difference.
Scottish Brain Sciences (SBS) is a Life Sciences Company with Headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland. We deliver clinical trials of new tests and treatments for a range of neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease. We foster the rapid translation of research into practice (bench to bedside).
Our biomarker laboratory, based in St Andrews University’s campus in Guardbridge, analyses both blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples for biomarkers related to the diagnosis and monitoring of Alzheimer’s disease and related neurodegenerative conditions.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Biomarker Laboratory Manager, this role is responsible for:
- Handling, separation and documentation of both CSF and blood samples from a variety of clinical and research studies
- Supporting SBS research activities by providing accurate and reliable data
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Some of what you’ll be doing:
- Receiving, handling and documenting clinical samples
- Running a large multi-test, multi-sample automated auto-analyser
- Analysing plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples using Cobas e801 auto-analyser
- Handling and separating both CSF and blood samples according to specific clinical and research protocols
- Documenting the sample information, analysis and biomarker results via our laboratory information management system (LIMS)
- Liaising with external service users (the NHS, private clinical services, academic or industrial partners) regarding sample and transportation requirements
- Providing quality control analysis according to national and international guidelines
- Ensuring laboratory Health & Safety protocols and quality controls are maintained
- Working in compliance with all relevant internal protocols and procedures and relevant regulations
- Ensuring maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Reporting any significant problems within the laboratory to the Laboratory Manager
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The skills, experience, and qualifications you’ll bring:
- Degree or equivalent in biological sciences
- Experience of using a large, automated analyser
- Laboratory experience involving a variety of techniques, particularly immunoassay
- Experience in handling and separating blood and/or CSF samples
- Ability to work within a small team
Even better if you have:
- NHS clinical laboratory experience.
Apply
Does this sound like you? We would love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and cover letter to recruitment@brainsciences.scot. Let us know if you are more interested.
Please Note:
- This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the fixed term period of employment.
Location: Guardbridge, KY16 0US
Job Type: 1 x fixed-term - 12 months starting asap
Pay: £26,000 - £35,000 per year (depending on experience)
Benefits:
- 37 days’ holiday pro rata (includes public)
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- On-site parking
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