Medicines Evaluation Unit – Careers.

The Medicines Evaluation Unit Ltd is the largest dedicated respiratory contract research organisation in the UK.  We perform Phase I to IV clinical trials in healthy volunteers and subjects with respiratory disease (e.g. asthma and COPD) we currently have the following vacancies:

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.

Toni Kukielka

0161 946 4057

tkukielka@meu.org.uk

 

Project Administrator

Salary £14,500
 

A new position has arisen to provide administrative support to the Project Management Team. The role will involve assisting with all administrative aspects of clinical trial set up including ethics submissions.

We are looking for an experienced administrator, ideally with knowledge of either clinical trial ethics or clinical trial administration although this is not essential as on the job training will be provided. You will need to have excellent IT skills, be fully conversant with Microsoft office products and experience with Powerpoint / Access would be advantageous. Must be able to work under pressure and be well organized in order to achieve targets and meet deadlines

Excellent benefits package includes 29 days annual leave and generous pension scheme and opportunities for professional development and career prospects with a rapidly expanding company.

Closing date for applications: 13th May 2008

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.