Senior Scientist
CurrentMy duties include;• Perform licensed procedures including dosing, bleeding, behavioural observations techniques.• Responsible for day to day running of studies which are normally CNS based studies however working under a number of areas such as metabolic, drug abuse, micro dialysis and DMPK licenses.• To provide training on animal and analytical balances and organise services and maintenance on all balances• Use of Beta Imager, where necessary• Responsible person on a weekend as well as cover for organisation of weekend work• Prep and Recovery for surgery including holding license to undertake surgery • Liase with customers to ensure studies run smoothly with clear communication• Study director duties including writing study proposals, protocols and costings for studies• To organise training opportunities for the department • Liasing with other departments in the company for study needs• ISO27001 representative for the department • QC checker for a number of task• Set up and validate behavioural assays as required• Produce and review SOPs in areas of expertise• Organise and run training for weighing, formulating and witnessing compounds within the department