Laboratory Research Assistant

3 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford, Department of Paediatrics Full time

**About the role**

Would you like a laboratory research assistant role which involves working on human clinical trials of new and existing vaccines? Why not consider being a laboratory research assistant at the Oxford Vaccine Group and join the group that helped deliver the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic.

The Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG) are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Laboratory Research Assistant to join the Clinical Trials Team. The role is essential in supporting the conduct of clinical trials of important new vaccines targeting viral and bacterial infections. The main responsibilities will be daily trial administration, sample processing, archiving of global sample collections, testing of samples obtained from the clinical trials, including COVID vaccines Pertussis vaccines, new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccines, None Typable Salmonella vaccines and also Human Typhoid/Paratyphoid Challenge studies.

OVG conducts world-leading research into creating new, and optimising existing, vaccines for children and adults. Our research has led to the much-anticipated introduction of the Meningitis B vaccine for babies into the UK vaccination schedule, and we have been extensively involved in human trials of new vaccines to protect against SARS-CoV-2, the Ebola Virus and run internationally renowned Human Challenge Models of Enteric diseases such as Typhoid and Paratyphoid.

This is initially a 12-month fixed term contract (full time, 36.5 hours per week), although there will be requirement to have flexible working hours with availability on evenings and weekends.

**About you**

You will be able to work independently, manage your own time under guidance from senior members and be proactive, participate in meetings and have good communication skills and attention to detail.

**Application process**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £27,131.00-£35,333.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/04/2023
Reference ID: 163875



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