For 75years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well:being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process. Please make sure work history and education are added correctly. Job Summary We are currently seeking an Scientific Associate within the department of Immunology, Bioanalysis and Biomarkers located at our site at Clearwater House in Riccarton, Edinburgh. This is a 12 month fixed term contract opportunity. The Immunology, Bioanalysis and Biomarker team consists of a dynamic group of approximately 75 researchers that support our clients as they endeavour to bring novel treatments coving a wide range of therapeutic areas to patients. This multifunctional team ensures that clients are provided with accurate and reliable data in order to satisfy the regulatory expectations associated with bringing new treatments to the market. This is accomplished using a wide variety of scientific techniques across the fields of Immunochemistry, Immunology, Cell Based Assays and Molecular Biology. The successful applicant will be involved in the development, validation, and implementation of immunoassays to support PK/TK and Biomarker assessments (including those considered Safety; Pharmacodynamic; Surrogate; Predictive/Prognostic; Monitoring and Susceptibility). Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Processing of samples - Operation of state:of:the:art analytical equipment - Recording and reporting of data. We are looking for applicants with excellent organisational skills with an eye for detail and quality. In addition to the following skills and experience, the candidate should have a BSc or MSc degree in a relevant discipline with good understanding of Immunology and Cell biology or drug development. Specific criteria that you are required to meet include: - Strong team player with good communication skills - Interest in working with sophisticated laboratory equipment - Understanding of core laboratory skills and techniques - Ability to perform well and thrive in a high:pressure environment - Basic understanding of GLP and GCP The starting salary for this role is GBP 27,163.48 per annum and the closing date for this role is Wednesday, 27 May 2025. Following initial training and onboarding at our site based in Elphinstone, Tranent, the successful candidate will be based at our site in Clearwater House, Riccarton. IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV. About Safety Assessment Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state:of:the:art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities. About Charles River Charles River is an early:stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment