Research Practitioner

We are seeking a Part-time Research Practitioner (22 hours per week) who will be an experienced member of the team providing technical and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the laboratory activity for our research group. Your primary responsibility will be to work with the Clinical research manager and the study team to efficiently run academic studies and clinical trials. Main duties include overseeing Group’s tissue collection processing and storage under Human Tissue Act. It is also essential that candidates have the ability to prioritise and manage their own and others workloads; evidence of good negotiating and team working skills; and appropriate competencies and skills for the level of post. Applicants will ideally have understanding of a research study or similar health-related project and experience of working within a hospital/academic environment. The position is fixed term for 3 years.

 

 

The Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM) within the Medical Sciences Division is one of the largest departments in the University of Oxford. RDM is a multi-disciplinary department which aims to tackle some of the world’s biggest health challenges by integrating innovative basic biology with cutting edge clinical research.

 

 

•         Flexible working

•         An excellent contributory pension scheme

•         38 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)

•         A comprehensive range of childcare services

•         Family leave schemes

•         Cycle loan scheme

•         Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

 

 

You will have experience of working in a laboratory environment and you must have an understanding of the requirements of Good Clinical Practice

and the rights of individuals participating in clinical research protocols.

You should be educated to at least A-level or equivalent qualification in science and have the ability to troubleshoot problems with experiments and arrive at an appropriate solution

 

 

Only online applications received before midday (UK time) on Wednesday 23rd October 2024 can be considered.

 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of three referees as part of your online application.

 

Interviews will take place week commencing 11th November 2024.

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