Research Assistant

**Who are we at Arctech Innovation**:

- We are on a mission to protect people’s health by enabling new and innovative products and technologies to predict and prevent the spread of pests and disease.
- We all live in a bug’s world. For every one of us, there’s around 500 million of them. We know we can’t eliminate every pest or disease. We also know that the next pandemic is likely to be an insect-borne disease. So, at Arctech Innovation, we are bringing together artificial intelligence with the genius of nature to revolutionize the way we manage diseases and prepare for future outbreaks.
- We believe in the power of partnership-driven social impact - we work with the private sector, governments, NGOs and academia to drive behaviour change, consumer engagement and community education to protect people against the threats of communicable diseases, in particular those diseases transmitted by insect vectors.
- With our deep expertise in medical entomology, insect behaviour, analytical chemistry, behaviour change and data modelling, we’ve already impacted more than 250m lives and established Arctech Innovation as an influencer and disruptor within global and public health.

**Who you are**:

- You are dynamic, enthusiastic, inquisitive and a self-starter, who loves to work in a fast-paced environment.
- You want to work on an amazing mission to improve the health of people worldwide, drawing on your own skills and know-how to support our social impact projects.
- You want to work with a first-class team of scientists whose passion for researching insects, diseases and human health is matched by their innovative spark, entrepreneurial zeal and purpose-driven mind-sets.

**Your role**:
Arctech Innovation is seeking a Research Assistant to work in our Social Impact team. Reporting to one of our Trial Managers, you will play a key role in supporting a diverse range of projects based in the UK and internationally. You will be a dynamic, enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual with strong organisational and communication skills. Knowledge of the control of vector-borne diseases and an interest in public health would be an advantage.

**Main duties and responsibilities**:

- Review literature and write bespoke reports for client
- and grant-funded projects
- Conduct data entry and statistical analysis
- Communicate with members of the public via social media and in-person events
- Assist with preparation, completion and filing of study documents
- Liaise with administrative and support staff
- Source materials and equipment for experiments
- Assist with other administrative and research activities, including in the laboratory or insectary and with other divisions, where required

**Person specification**:
**Essential**
- Science degree in a natural or social science discipline or equivalent work experience
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Proven ability to juggle a high and varied workload whilst maintaining accuracy
- Good computer skills with a range of computer programmes
- Proven ability to work both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team

**Desirable**
- Experience writing reviews or reports
- Experience in mapping or data handling
- Knowledge of vector control tools, vector ecology and behaviour
- Interest in public health

**Why work at Arctech Innovation**:
We offer excellent training and development opportunities as well as a competitive salary and benefits package including 30 days’ annual leave, six company wellbeing days and hybrid working options to promote a flexible and inclusive work environment.

We are situated in expert facilities with offices and labs at The Cube, London East-UK Business and Technical Park, Dagenham. This is hydrid role with some travel anticipated to field sites in the UK and overseas.

At Arctech Innovation we embrace diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse Company representing all backgrounds, harnessing industry-leading scientific innovation, and behaviours.

**Application Information**:
**More information**:
Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have excellent communication skills?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dagenham