Study Director (Aquaculture)
Reference: 02-07-24
Salary: £31,350 - £34,000 per annum depending on experience
Closing date: 15/07/2024
About the role
We are seeking applications for the post of Study Director within the Aquaculture Division of
Moredun Scientific Limited (a commercial subsidiary of the Moredun Foundation).
You will join a team of people involved in the conduct of Aquaculture studies evaluating
vaccines, therapeutics and other fish health products for use in farmed fish. You will also be
involved in the development and validation of relevant research models.
Moredun Scientific is a contract research organisation specialising in animal health and
aquaculture product development and biosafety testing of biopharmaceuticals. For more
information about Moredun Scientific, visit www.moredun-scientific.com.
The post will be based at Moredun Scientific, Pentlands Science Park, near Edinburgh with
regular travel to an aquaculture research facility in Aberdeen required.
You will act in the role of Study Director/Investigator for studies appropriate to your level of
experience. In addition, you will be required to play a supporting role in other studies with
requirements ranging from those of routine laboratory and live-phase support to those where
the job holder is expected to develop areas of expertise and in turn assume responsibility for
these specific work areas.
You will be required to participate in a weekend rota, for which additional payment is made.
Experience required
To be considered for this role, you should have;
• A biological degree.
• Contract Research or Project Management experience
• Biological expertise in fish health
• Experience of working with finfish (preferably salmonids) in a research setting.
• Experience of working in a biological laboratory environment
• A good understanding of research quality management systems (eg VICH-GCP, GLP)
• Knowledge of the aquaculture industry.
• A good understanding of fish infectious diseases and the use of challenge models
• Good interpersonal and communications skills and effective organisational abilities.
• A driving licence.
In addition, the following would be advantageous:
• Home office individual licence holder training
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines for safety and efficacy studies for veterinary
medicinal products.
How to apply
To apply, please complete the application form and email the completed form to
hr@moredun.ac.uk.
Staff benefits
In addition to access to training and development opportunities, you will access to:
• Competitive pension scheme – a minimum contribution of 3% and Moredun
contributing a maximum of 15%.
• Group Life Assurance Scheme and an Income Protection Scheme
• Flexi-time system
• 6 weeks annual leave plus 7 days public holidays and a privilege day
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Benefits platform offering discounts at various retailers
• On site café.
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