Grade: UE06 - £34,132 - £39,355 per annum
CMVM/MGPHS/USHER Institute/Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit
Full-time - 35 hours per week
Open-ended with review date 31st May 2027 contract, available from 1 June 2025
Location: Usher Institute, Edinburgh BioQuarter EH16 4UX
(We will also consider requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular (weekly) on-campus working. The Usher Institute expects a minimum of 40%* on campus working.)
The Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit (ECTU) at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for a Business and Quality Assurance Administrator to support its function as a UKCRC registered clinical trials unit in providing the infrastructure to develop, design and deliver successful clinical research studies.
The Opportunity:
This role within the Business Team supports both business administration and quality assurance (QA) functions within ECTU. The main purpose of the business support aspect of the role is to provide excellent administrative support and assistance across the clinical studies and operational groups, provide a main contact for finance queries and undertake a range of specialist projects relating to improving the business practices of ECTU.
The main purpose of the QA aspect of this role is to support the QA Manager in the development, implementation and maintenance of systems to assure the quality of research undertaken within ECTU, in accordance with the International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP) and Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA); and to support ECTU’s preparation for external audits and regulatory inspections.
Your skills and attributes for success:
* Knowledge and awareness of the principles of and major regulatory issues governing Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) and Data Protection.
* Previous experience of working within a clinical trials and quality assurance or NHS environment.
* Must have experience in working with confidential data.
* Ability to use initiative and take responsibility for a variety of tasks, coordinating with staff at all levels.
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
* A competitive salary.
* An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
* To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
* Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note:
The closing date for applications is 1 May 2025.
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