Total 7 Junior Executive level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Cardiff, SE1 8SW

Research Assistant in Chemical Biology
Cardiff School of Chemistry
Cardiff University

We are looking for a motivated scientist to join the protein research group at Cardiff.

Interested applicants should have a first degree in chemistry and a preferably a PhD in protein chemistry, enzymology/biocatalysis, or a closely related area, and experience of molecular cloning, protein cyclisation, bioanalytical characterization, enzyme handling and enzyme kinetics.

For informal enquiries about the role and the Cardiff School of Chemistry, please contact: Louis YP Luk (lukly@cardiff.ac.uk; +44 2922510161).

For further details about working at Cardiff University, please contact Caroline Pasmore: Chemy-HR@cardiff.ac.uk

This position is full time (35 hours per week) and is available from 1st December 2024 for 3 months.

To work for an employer that values and promotes equality of opportunity, please visit www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs and search for vacancy number: 19216BR

Salary: £32,332 - £34,980 per annum (Grade 5). We do not anticipate that an appointment be made above £32,982 (Grade 5.26)

Important note: It is the University’s policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure that the evidence you are providing corresponds with the numbered criteria outlined below. Your application will be considered based on the information you provide under each element.

When attaching the supporting statement to your application profile, please ensure that you name it with the vacancy reference number, e.g. Supporting Statement for 19216BR.

Closing date: 23 October 2024

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

Please see the attached Job Description for an Detailed job description and main responsibilities. If you require further information please contact Glen Nishku (glen.nishku@gstt.nhs.uk)

The post holder will support the reproductive health and childbirth research portfolio at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

Please see the attached Job Description for an Detailed job description and main responsibilities. If you require further information please contact Glen Nishku (glen.nishku@gstt.nhs.uk)

Acting as a patient / participant advocate at all times, the post holder will provide clinical research and administrative assistance to a number of research studies taking place within the department. The post holder will be expected to support the identification of participants into studies in the field of Reproductive Health and Childbirth, and ensure that research records are accurate and up to date. The post holder will be required to verbally explain and outline research projects and gain permissions for research participation. The post holder will also undertake venepuncture and work within the department laboratories. The post holder will also provide essential administrative support to the Women’s Health team and ensure that research records and site files are accurate and up to date. The post holder will ensure the well-being of participants by adhering to research protocols and will contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

If you require further information please contact Glen Nishku (glen.nishku@gstt.nhs.uk)

South London Comprehensive Local Research Network

The NIHR Comprehensive Clinical Research Network (CCRN) was established by the Department of Health to improve the speed, quality, and integration of clinical research, resulting in improved patient care. It is managed by the NIHR Clinical Research Network Coordinating Centre. The NIHR CCRN comprises 25 local research networks (CLRNs) in England, each including primary care, secondary care, tertiary care and mental health NHS service providers.

Department of Women & Children’s Health

The KCL Department of Women and Children’s Health forms the research arm of the Women’s Health Academic Centre, King’s Health Partners, to develop synchrony and excellence between clinical service, research and teaching. King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC) is a pioneering collaboration between one of the world’s leading research-led universities and three of London’s most successful NHS Foundation Trusts. Our AHSC is one of only five in the UK. It consists of King’s College London, and Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts.

Please see the attached Job Description for an Detailed job description and main responsibilities. If you require further information please contact Glen Nishku (glen.nishku@gstt.nhs.uk)


This advert closes on Monday 16 Sep 2024

The Department of Twins Research team is seeking a highly motivated person to join their group as a Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner with experience and knowledge of working in an NHS/University research environment, along with experience of working with participants involved in multiple, large, complex studies.


Post holder will be expected to describe the studies and obtain fully informed consent from participants ensuring that any research undertaken within the department, safeguards the wellbeing of the participants and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP). They will be expected to carry out a range of clinical assessments in line with accepted standards of practice and be competent in some clinical skills including venepuncture and cannulation.


Post holder will be required to interact & engage with participants throughout the study period, answer any questions and liaise with
multidisciplinary teams, therefore must have a professional approach to work and will be expected show initiative and work well as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills are essential and the role requires the ability to work both independently and with others to inspire trust &
confidence.


Much of the role will be conducted via clinics within GSTT, however flexibility with time and adaptability to different environments will be necessary to meet study requirements.


We reserve the right to close the vacancy early dependent on interest

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role and its requirements.

TwinsUK is the UK’s largest adult twin registry and the most clinically detailed in the world.Professor Tim Spector from King’s College London set up the cohort in 1992 to investigate the incidence of osteoporosis and other rheumatologic diseases in several hundred monozygotic (identical) twins. We now have over 15,000 identical and non-identical twins from across the UK, with ages between eighteen and one hundred and our research has expanded to include multiple diseases and conditions.

There are excellent opportunities for professional and personal development as part of this role, with access to some CPD funding. We provide a comprehensive induction programme and ensure that all staff have tailored, individual personal development plans with support for further training. Opportunities for developing new research and clinical skills are available and actively encouraged.

The usual working hours for the post are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, although the post holder may need to be flexible to accommodate participants visits and assessments outside of these hours occasionally.

TwinsUK aims to investigate the genetic and environmental basis of a range of complex diseases and conditions. Current research includes the genetics of metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, the musculoskeletal system, ageing, sight as well as how the microbiome affects human health. The TwinsUK cohort is now probably the most genotyped and phenotyped in the world.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role and its requirements.


This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Aug 2024

The post holder will support the reproductive health and childbirth research portfolio at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

Please see the attached Job Description for an Detailed job description and main responsibilities. If you require further information please contact Glen Nishku (glen.nishku@gstt.nhs.uk)

Acting as a patient / participant advocate at all times, the post holder will provide clinical research and administrative assistance to a number of research studies taking place within the department. The post holder will be expected to support the identification of participants into studies in the field of Reproductive Health and Childbirth, and ensure that research records are accurate and up to date. The post holder will be required to verbally explain and outline research projects and gain permissions for research participation. The post holder will also undertake venepuncture and work within the department laboratories. The post holder will also provide essential administrative support to the Women’s Health team and ensure that research records and site files are accurate and up to date. The post holder will ensure the well-being of participants by adhering to research protocols and will contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

If you require further information please contact Glen Nishku (glen.nishku@gstt.nhs.uk)

South London Comprehensive Local Research Network

The NIHR Comprehensive Clinical Research Network (CCRN) was established by the Department of Health to improve the speed, quality, and integration of clinical research, resulting in improved patient care. It is managed by the NIHR Clinical Research Network Coordinating Centre. The NIHR CCRN comprises 25 local research networks (CLRNs) in England, each including primary care, secondary care, tertiary care and mental health NHS service providers.

Department of Women & Children’s Health

The KCL Department of Women and Children’s Health forms the research arm of the Women’s Health Academic Centre, King’s Health Partners, to develop synchrony and excellence between clinical service, research and teaching. King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC) is a pioneering collaboration between one of the world’s leading research-led universities and three of London’s most successful NHS Foundation Trusts. Our AHSC is one of only five in the UK. It consists of King’s College London, and Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts.

Please see the attached Job Description for an Detailed job description and main responsibilities. If you require further information please contact Glen Nishku (glen.nishku@gstt.nhs.uk)


This advert closes on Sunday 30 Jun 2024

With support completion of analysis of quantitative and qualitative data from the study. Support the recruitment, data monitoring, data collection, data entry and data analysis. Co-lead on reports, publications, and abstracts and orally present at conferences, and publications. Support the completion of all phases of the project. Maintain a database/record of data collection conducted and respondents contact details to ensure databases are maintained efficiently and accurately. Undertake any training relevant to the role, including safeguarding and data protection training. Ensure the security and confidentiality of data. Support the team in seeking relevant literature, summarising research and drafting papers for publication under the supervision of senior team members. Prepare reports on progress of data collection and undertake administrative tasks as needed. Organise, attend and present progress at project steering group, and team meetings. Prioritising workload in discussion with the team. The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

We are looking for a Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner who enjoys being at the forefront of research. The post holder will provide a full administrative service managing the Pathobiology of Adverse Immune Reactions (PAIR) study, with responsibility for timely and accurate data reporting and will have a pivotal role in the clinical conduct of the study.
The PAIR study recruits patients from oncology and haematology clinics and prospectively collects data and biological samples for translational research. The primary objective of the PAIR study is to investigate the immune toxicities in cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.
Acting as a patient and participant advocate at all times, the post holder will be expected to co-ordinate PAIR research patients and organise study related care. They will identify strategies to find and assist in the enrolment of research participants. The post-holder will perform a range of assessments in line with accepted standards of practice. They will communicate effectively with the study and clinical teams to ensure good participant experience and adherence to the study protocol. The post holder will be responsible for case report form completion, site file management and maintenance of the PAIR study database. The post holder will ensure the well-being of participants by adhering to relevant regulations and local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Applications are sought from recent life science graduates, current research professionals and administrators with a life science background. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with an eye for detail, excellent communication and organisational skills.


A large part of the role will focus on data entry so ability to extra data from medical records is key, as well as this being able to organise yourself, our patients and support departments are key parts of the role.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research’s biomedical research centres, established with King’s College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
• Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients and participants come first.
• Work within relevant regulations and ICH GCP (International Conference on Harmonisation and Good Clinical Practice) ensuring that the study protocol is adhered to at all times.
• Co-ordinate research clinics and co-ordinate a portfolio of studies in conjunction with team members. This involves planning and organising clinical study related care or tests in accordance with approved study protocols or departmental standard operating procedures.
• Establish strategies for recruiting participants into clinical studies and identify individuals potentially eligible for research studies. Gain permissions for research contacts.
• For specific studies post holder may be delegated to obtain consent from participants in line with Trust policy and research protocol.
• Organise appointments and conduct telephone follow-up calls as required.
• Report any adverse events or health concerns which occur whilst the participant is taking part in the study, to an appropriate doctor or nurse in a timely manner and to the appropriate principal or co-investigator.
• Perform and record a range of clinical assessments in line with personal competencies and as stipulated in approved study protocols including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, questionnaires, urinalysis, weight and height, and report abnormalities or changes appropriately.
• Perform tasks requiring clinical and laboratory skills, including phlebotomy, venepuncture, biological sample preparation within clinical area and laboratories as stipulated in approved protocols and laboratory manuals.
• Responsible for ensuring safe and appropriate storage, shipment and documentation of specimens.
• Keep up to date with current practice for phlebotomy and venepuncture.
• Provide ongoing support to the participant and carer whilst participating in the clinical study.
• Communicate on a regular basis with senior medical staff, nursing, pharmacy, radiology, and pathology and laboratory staff.
• Liaise with other departments and wards at the site/s, in order to promote a good working environment, integration of research and open channels of communication.
• Take responsibility for ensuring own knowledge of amendments and updates to studies you work on and assist the research team in ensuring that information relating to updates in the study protocols and guidelines are disseminated to key areas and personnel.
• Communicate study related information effectively with the research team and study participants and their family members. This information may be complex or sensitive, and there may be barriers to understanding.
• Communicate with external study coordinators and sponsor representatives, nationally and internationally.
• Send GP letters or other trial related material to relevant parties.
• Arrange, attend and record minutes for research and other relevant departmental meeting.
• Assist with the organisation and set up of selection and initiation and investigator meetings for studies.
• Attend national and international study specific meetings and disseminate information to members of the multi-disciplinary team as required.


This advert closes on Thursday 7 Dec 2023