Senior Scientist

Senior Scientist

Job summary

Who are we at Arctech Innovation:

  • We are on a mission to protect people’s health by enabling new and innovative products to predict and prevent the spread of pests and disease.
  • We all live in a bug’s world. For every one of us, there’s around 500 million of them. We know we can’t eliminate every pest or disease. We also know that the next pandemic is likely to be an insect-borne disease. So, at Arctech Innovation, we are bringing together artificial intelligence with the genius of nature to revolutionize the way we manage diseases and prepare for future outbreaks.
  • We believe in the power of partnership-driven growth – we’ve enabled over 300 pest and vector control products for our commercial clients via our contract research services, and we’re commercialising our IP through collaboration with the private sector, academia, and public health bodies to bring our own novel digital pest control and disease monitoring solutions to market.
  • With our deep expertise in medical entomology, insect behaviour, analytical chemistry, behaviour change and data modelling, we’ve already impacted more than 250m lives and established Arctech Innovation as an influencer and disruptor within global and public health.

Who you are:

  • You are dynamic, enthusiastic, inquisitive and a self-starter, with entomology and vector control expertise, who loves to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • You want to work on an amazing mission to shape the future of pest control and public health, drawing on your own skills and know-how to develop and evaluate novel products in collaboration with the private sector.
  • You want to work with a first-class team of scientists whose passion for researching insects, diseases and human health is matched by their innovative spark, entrepreneurial zeal and commercial mindsets.

Your role:

Arctech Innovation is seeking a Senior Scientist to work in our highly-reputable contract research team. Reporting to the Director of Contract Research, you will play a key role in implementing and project managing a diverse range of exciting research projects in collaboration with the biggest commercial companies working in public health and vector control, based in the UK and internationally. You will be a dynamic, enthusiastic, inquisitive and detail-oriented scientist with entomology and vector control expertise as a core part of your skillset together with strong data handling, project management and communication skills. Knowledge of OECD Good Laboratory Practice, ICH Good Clinical Practice and Good Laboratory Practice would be an advantage.

Main responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Director of Contract Research and deputise when needed.
  • Lead and develop projects with little or no supervision, managing a suite of larger, concurrent projects.
  • Implementing and project managing clinical and non-clinical studies. This will involve:

- Experimental planning and design - Writing SOPs, Risk assessments and Clinical Trial Protocols - Training and supervising where necessary to ensure protocols are adhered to and robust data is generated - Conducting laboratory testing including experiments with mosquitoes and other insects. This will involve exposure to insect bites - Reporting on protocol deviations and adverse events - Data analysis, interpretation and report writing - Conducting studies in accordance with GLP and/or GCP as required

  • Reviewing of quotes, SOPs, risk assessments and reports.
  • Develop and maintain new and impactful client relationships aligned with divisional and company strategy.
  • Lead on operational aspects of the contract research division including, but not limited to, budget and resource management.
  • Regularly feed back to the Senior Leadership Team as required.
  • Regular reporting to the contract research director on project milestones.
  • Line management of team members.
  • Contributing to the writing of scientific manuscripts and delivery of presentations in meetings.
  • Assist with other administrative, operational and research activities where required.

Why work at Arctech Innovation:

We offer excellent training and development opportunities as well as a competitive salary and benefits package including 30 days’ annual leave, six company wellbeing days and hybrid working options to promote a flexible and inclusive work environment.

We are situated in expert facilities with offices and labs at The Cube, London East-UK Business and Technical Park, Dagenham. This is a hybrid role with some travel anticipated to visit clients and prospective clients.

At Arctech Innovation we embrace diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse Company representing all backgrounds, harnessing industry-leading scientific innovation, and behaviours.

Application Information:

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to jobs [at] arctechinnovation.com. Applications close Friday 31st March 2023.

More information:

For information on Arctech Innovation please visit: https://www.arctechinnovation.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dagenham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • Master's (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dagenham