Senior Scientific Officer/Trials Analyst

Requisition ID: 27830

Location: Newcastle, GB

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Pattern: Full Time

Salary: £34,866 to £36,924 with progression to £45,163 per annum

Closing Date: 10 January 2025

The Role

The Senior Scientific Officer/Trials Analyst will be responsible for the coordination of research projects in the Newcastle Cancer Centre Pharmacology Group. The role involves the coordination and management of multiple projects relating to the analysis and quantification of anticancer drug levels in clinical samples obtained as part of national clinical pharmacology trials. Additional preclinical assay development work may also be involved.

You will have experience in clinical pharmacology assay development, primarily focusing on the use of ELISA approaches for the quantification of antibody therapies. Experience with automated ELISA platforms is desirable. You will be required to plan and carry out the development and validation of novel assays to facilitate the analysis of clinical trial samples. All work will be carried out according to GCLP regulations.

This post is funded by Cancer Research UK and is available on a full-time basis for a 5-year period, providing opportunities for you to further develop your skillset in an active research group.

Please note that if you are successful in this role, you will require a Research Passport and medical clearance before you can commence.

Key Accountabilities

• Development and validation of analytical assays using highly specialist equipment.
• Provision of expert advice and management in all aspects of clinical pharmacology assay development.
• Generation of assay validation plans and reports for submission to external companies.
• Development of new/improved analytical methods and facilities.
• Devise and implement strategies to efficiently allocate resources across multiple projects.
• Initiate and develop enterprise opportunities and maintain links with companies and organisations.
• Provide training in analytical assays to staff at all levels.
• Analyse drug levels in clinical samples from patients recruited to clinical trials.
• Contribute to research through the compilation of clinical pharmacology data for reports and publications.
• Provide input into the publication of scientific data with expected authorship on multiple projects.
• Be aware of and take responsibility for working in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Provide regular updates regarding the status of ongoing clinical trial work and projects.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Identify own learning needs and contribute to the training of new staff.
• Attend conferences, seminars, and/or courses to ensure knowledge is up to date.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested.

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in ELISA assay development.
• Ability to take on lead roles within a team.
• Detailed subject knowledge in the area of research.
• Experience of working in clinical research.
• Knowledge and experience of working to GCLP standards.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Experience of research with transferable skills.
• Presentations at conferences and/or publications.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

Attributes and Behaviour

• Interest in cancer research and clinical pharmacology.
• Demonstrate development of intellectual independence.
• Ability to provide leadership to small research teams.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Understanding of ethical issues in clinical research.
• Desire and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently on research projects.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level.
• Educated to higher degree level.

Newcastle University is committed to being a fully inclusive university and actively encourages applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams.