Research Engineer - Good Laboratory Practices Implementation (GLP)

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Research Engineer – Good laboratory practices implementation (GLP)

Job Reference:Ref.10.22.49

Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Location: Braga, Portugal

Group/Unit: Nanosafety

Number of Vacancies:1

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration: 10 months

Open Date for Applications:November 9th, 2022

Closing Date for Applications:November 30th, 2022, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)

Key words:#nanosafety, #goodlaboratorypractice, #glp, #qualitycontrol

Overview

The Nanosafety Research Group is dedicated to research on developing methods to assess the toxicity and safety of nanomaterials, with a broad approach evaluating from possible effects on humans to environmental effects. The goal of the Nanosafety group is to evaluate cytotoxic, genotoxic, inflammation, local and systemic effects and perform in silico analysis.

Do you have experience in certification/ accreditation of laboratories or techniques? Would you like to be a key player in the implementation and application of GLPprinciples in Nanosafety Lab at INL?

INL is seeking a Research Engineer with expertise in the field of GLP, to implement the conditions of our Nanosafety Laboratory to receiveGLP certification. The selected candidate will be working with a multidisciplinary group within a project dealing with “Nanosafety”, under the SbDtoolBox – Nanotechnology-based tools and tests for Safer-by-Design nanomaterials project, funded by funded Comissão de Cooordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Norte (N2020), with reference number NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-00004.

Job Duties

The job duties will be the following:

1.     Helping on the implementation of all the requirements concerningGLP certification of the Nanosafety Laboratory

2.     Preparation of SOPs related to toxicological outcomes (i.e. such as cytotoxicity, immunotoxicity, and others)

3.     Preparation of dossiers related to management of equipment within the scope of GLP requirements

4.    Training users in the GLP-compliant use of equipment and facilities.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master in relevant areas such as Toxicology, Pharmacology and Biomedical Sciences.

Experience

• Experience in GLP, ISO and other type of similar certification processes will be considered a plus.

Technical Skills

• Practical and/or theoretical knowledge of the basic techniques of cell culture and toxicological assessments will be evaluated positively.

Other Skills

• Good writing skills in English language to deliver technical dossiers.

Personal Skills

• “Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines;
• Problem Solving ability;
• Ability to work independently and as team player;
• Good communication skills.

Note: Candidates should not have a labour contract with INL during the 12 months before the application.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary;

• Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges;

• Private health insurance;

• Family allowances (according to family situation);

• Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability);

• Support for education fees of dependent children;

• Relocation support;

• 30 working days of annual leave.

How to Apply

The application must be in English and include thefollowingmandatory documents:

a)     Cover letter;

b)     Curriculum Vitae;

c)      Academic and/or Professional diplomas;

d)     Recognition of academic degrees (only academic degrees awarded by non-Portuguese higher education institutions).

The selected candidate(s) with an academic degree granted by a non-Portuguese higher education institution must present, for hiring purposes, the certificate of recognition of that degree(s), issued by the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education or by a Portuguese Public Higher Education Institution. Please consult the website of the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education:  https://www.dges.gov.pt/en .

Online application instructions:

Important note:

Incomplete applications including the failure to provide mandatory documents or providing inaccurate information will result in the application not being considered.

How the Selection Process works
 

A. Applications eligibility check

This stage will be carried out on the basis of the mandatory requirements, education, experience and technical skills defined for the job, as well as the validation of the mandatory documents. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will move forward to the next stage.

B. CV Assessment

The Selection Committee will evaluate the eligible applications based on their CV and other submitted documents and the suitability for the position. The best ranked candidates will be shortlisted for the interview stage(s).

C. Interview(s)

The interview(s) may be done in different formats:video recording, online or onsite.

The question based interview will evaluate the match between the candidate’s profile and the requirements for the position, including the technical and personal skills. To better support this stage, the candidate may be requested to prepare a short presentation.

D. Nomination

The selected candidate will be nominated and formally offered the position, including the disclosure of the contractual conditions. 

Additional Information

Application feedback

We highly value your interest in becoming part of the INL experience and it is important for us to maintain good communications with all candidates. No matter the outcome of your application, we will always provide you with feedback.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Principle

INL follows a non-discrimination and equal access principle, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of and duties based on any possible discriminatory issues.

The advertisement deadline may be extended at any time without previous notice in order to improve the suitability and effectiveness of the recruitment process.

About INL

The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL ( http://www.inl.int ), is the first and only Intergovernmental Organisation in the world entirely focused on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.

It was founded under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research, deploy and communicate nanotechnology for the benefit of society. INL aims to be a recognised leading global nanotechnology innovation hub.