Medicines Evaluation Unit – Careers.
The Medicines Evaluation Unit Ltd
(MEU) is a clinical research organisation with an outstanding
reputation in the conduct of respiratory trials.
We are located in a purpose-built 18
bed research facility on the Wythenshawe hospital site. As part of
our expansion, we are looking to appoint to the following positions.
How to apply.
Please read the descriptions below.
Each role has the job description and specification available as
separate PDF files that you can view online or download at your
convenience.
Click for an
application form
in PDF format (right click and choose "Save Target As..." to store
the file locally on your PC).
Once downloaded, print off and complete
your application form and then post it back to us at the address
detailed at the end of the application form.
If you have any questions or queries, please do not
hesitate to contact us.
Sam Warburton
0161 946 4057
swarburton@meu.org.uk
Laboratory Manager
Job description.
Person specification.
Starting Salary £23,000
Excellent benefits package includes 29 days annual leave, generous
pension scheme and free onsite secure parking.
The post holder is responsible for the overall management of the
laboratory processing samples from clinical trial volunteers .
The role will include review of protocols and set up of the
laboratory service for new studies, liaison with sponsor company
personnel, training and supervision of staff and day to day
organisation of the laboratory.
The successful applicant will have a minimum of 1 year laboratory
experience , have excellent organisational skills and preferably
staff management experience.
You must be able to work in accordance with a varied shift pattern
including evening and weekend work. Enhanced pay rates apply.
To apply for
this post, please submit a completed
application form, (click
here
to download), and a copy of your current CV.
Closing Date for applications: 15 November 2009.
Clinical Project Manager
Job description.
Person specification.
Starting Salary £16,000
Excellent benefits package includes 29 days annual leave, generous
pension scheme and free onsite secure parking.
We are seeking an individual to join
our clinical Project Management team.
The role will involve all aspects of
clinical trial set up including liaison with pharmaceutical company
personnel, protocol review, ethics submissions and the co-ordination
and set up of clinical trials, working as an integral part of the
Study Team.
The successful applicant will possess
a life science degree or equivalent qualification or experience.
Full training will be given in all aspects of the post.
You will need to be a
confident communicator, a team player, and have excellent IT skills.
To apply for
this post, please submit a completed
application form, (click
here
to download), and a copy of your current CV.
Closing Date for applications: 15 November 2009.
Clinical Trials Assistants
Job description.
Person specification.
Starting Salary £14,000
Excellent benefits package includes 29 days annual leave, generous
pension scheme and free onsite secure parking.
We
require Clinical Trials Assistants to assist the clinical team in
all aspects of clinical trial conduct.
The
role includes assisting with clinical procedures such as blood
pressure and ECG recordings, pharmacy and laboratory duties, data
entry, administration and housekeeping. Competency based training
will be provided.
You
may have experience working in a healthcare related field however
applicants with a keen interest to work within this field will be
considered.
You must be able
to work in accordance with a varied shift pattern including evening
and weekend work. Enhanced pay rates apply.
To
apply for this post, please submit a completed application form,
(click
here
to
download), and a copy of your current CV.
Closing Date for applications: 15 November 2009.
Research Technician
Job description.
Person specification.
Starting Salary £16000
Excellent benefits package includes 29 days annual leave, generous
pension scheme and free onsite secure parking.
1
post – 9 month fixed term contract with a review to extend to 2
years
The MEU performs clinical trials of
novel drugs in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
These studies involve biomarkers from airway samples, either taken
non-invasively (e.g. sputum, breath condensate) or invasively (bronchoscopy.
We are also interested in blood biomarkers.
The post-holder will assist in the
development, validation and performance of these assays. A major
part of this job is liaison with study teams to ensure technical
support on study days.
The
post holder must have excellent
organisational,
communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work to deadlines
and work well in a team environment. Previous laboratory experience
is preferable, but is not essential as full training will be
provided. Applicants must have a Bachelors degree or equivalent in a
life science or related discipline.
To apply for
this post, please submit a completed
application form, (click
here
to download), and a copy of your current CV.
Closing Date for applications: 15
November 2009.
Research Nurses Clinical Trials
Full
Time/Part Time/Permanent Contract.
Job Description.
Person specification.
Salary
commensurate with experience
Looking
for a change? Are you interested in developing a career in clinical
research?
The MEU is an expanding leading clinical research
organisation
with an outstanding reputation in the conduct of respiratory
clinical trials.
We are located in a new18 bed state of the art
research facility on the hospital site.
Applications welcomed from highly motivated
nurses, experienced in either clinical trials or respiratory /acute
nursing.
Excellent benefits package includes 29 days
annual leave generous pension scheme, free on site secure car park
Must be able to work varied shift pattern
including some night duty.
For further information / informal visits contact
Toni Kukielka Tel
0161 946 4057 email:tkukielka@meu.org.uk
Or to apply for
this post, please submit a completed
application form, (click
here
to download), and a copy of your current CV.
Night Locum
Research Nurse.
Job description.
Person specification.
As part of our expansion we are currently looking
for locum night nurses to join our team.
Regular night shifts available.
The role involves supervision of
clinical trial volunteers and performing of relevant
procedures e.g. blood sampling and spirometry for which full training
will be given. 2 years post registration experience required,
knowledge of respiratory medicines advantageous.
To apply for
this post, please submit a completed
application form, (click
here
to download), and a copy of your current CV.
Locum Research Nurses.
Job description.
Person specification.
We are looking for locum research nurses to complement
our team of
full time research nurses. This offers an opportunity to gain
insight into the role of a research nurse working in clinical
trials. There is also the chance to gain skills such as venepuncture,
blood sampling from cannulae, centrifuging and pipetting of blood
samples, spirometry testing, ECG recording etc.
Full
training will be given in any procedures not already experienced in.
Hours of work available depends on the needs of the trials but can
be early shifts, late shifts weekends and nights. We are in
particular need of night staff for a forthcoming trial.
The
night duties often are fairly quiet with a maximum of 6 volunteers
resident requiring occasional measurements such as ECG/BP/spirometry.
Other duties are done at night such as preparation of study
materials for future study days.
To apply for
this post, please submit a completed
application form, (click
here
to download), and a copy of your current CV.
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