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Research Assistant
3 weeks ago
**Research Assistant (Temporary until 31st March 2027)**
**Full Time**
**Reference: 05-02-24**
**Starting Salary: £22,770 - £23,550 per annum, depending on experience**
**Closing date: 7th March 2024**
**The role**
Moredun Scientific (a commercial subsidiary of the Moredun Foundation, a registered charity) is an established contract research organisation specialising in animal health and aquaculture veterinary medicinal product development.
Moredun Research Institute (a subsidiary of the Moredun Foundation) is an independent research organisation conducting world class scientific research to improve livestock health and welfare through the prevention and control of infectious diseases.
This post will be based at Pentlands Science Park, near Edinburgh.
**Experience required**
You will have:
- A minimum of HND in Biological Sciences or equivalent.
- Knowledge of biochemistry, immunochemistry, analysing antibody responses in mammals and a basic knowledge of mammalian immunology.
- General knowledge of mammalian cellular immunology
- Experience of working in a diagnostic or research environment.
Experience of testing for the induction of bactericidal antibody following vaccination of pigs, developing monoclonal antibody reagents and testing antibody responses to bacterial diseases is desirable.
**Staff benefits**
In addition to access to training and development opportunities, you will access:
- Competitive pension scheme - Moredun will contribute up to a maximum of 15%.
- Group Life Assurance Scheme and an Income Protection Scheme
- Flexi-time
- 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
**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 34 months
**Salary**: £22,770.00-£23,550.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 05-02-24
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