Clinical Research Scientist (Neuroscience Specialist)

MAC is a full-service global Contract Research Organisation (CRO). We also own a network of research sites. Our mission is to serve with honesty and integrity to make an outstanding contribution to human health.

We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Research Scientist (Neuroscience Specialist) to join our dedicated team in Manchester.

The focus of the role:

• Perform administrative duties in conformity with company policies and procedures.
• To conduct collection of specialised pharmacodynamic data on studies running across all MAC sites and all phases of drug development as required.
• To support the Head of Neuroscience in the development, validation and execution of new techniques in support of studies running in MAC.
• To work as part of the clinical team to perform sleep studies on the sleep unit (including overnight as required).
• Conduct regular reviews of departmental documents, as necessary.
• Support other departments on ad hoc projects; and perform other tasks as needed.

KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as health care, physiology, neuroscience or psychology.
• Experience in some aspect of cognitive neuroscience research such as EEG or PSG is desirable.
• Independent and self-motivated with the ability to manage own time, prioritise workload and to work collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent computer skills including use of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent oral and written communicative skills. Fluent in oral and written English
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Able to proactively identify risks and issues.

You must hold a full UK driving licence, and be available to travel at least 70% of the time (our sites are based across the UK and Scotland).

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance
• Free onsite parking
• 25 days annual leave (increasing in increments to 30 days after 6 years' service)
• Your birthday off work

MAC Clinical Research invites applications from highly motivated candidates, with a desire to fulfil their full potential. You will be working with an organisation that sees you as an investment and is keen for you to achieve your career aspirations.

Please email [email protected] should you require any special arrangements or reasonable adjustments to be made throughout this selection process. This will enable us to accommodate your request as necessary.