About the role
Researchers in the MRC LMS are responsible for the ethical conduct of their research, for the safety of all those involved, and for the probity of financial management, including an obligation to provide optimum value for the funds invested. The Senior Research Governance and Contracts Manager works with the Head of Operations, Head of Health and Safety and Laboratory Services and Research Manager, in ensuring that:
About You
Applicants should have extensive experience of drafting, negotiating and management of relevant contracts and agreements as well as in research governance, ideally in an academic setting. You will have good knowledge of statutory and regulatory compliance in health research and experience in working in a research environment.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days & 8 bank holidays), family friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave), a range of shopping/travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistant Programme Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. Please follow this link to find out more – Benefits
How to apply
For full details of this post and to complete an online application, visit Senior Research Governance and Contracts Manager (maternity cover) LMS – 2688 – Medical Research Council and upload your CV, names, and contacts of two references along with a cover letter stating why you are applying for this role (providing evidence against the requirements of the job as per the job description and person specification). Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted. Please quate reference number LMS 2688.
Closing date: 31 August
Please note that applications may be reviewed by both LMS and Imperial staff
Athena SWAN
In 2017, the Institute received an Athena SWAN Silver Award to recognize its commitment to advancing women’s careers in science and research.
At the LMS there are three working groups which deliver on the action plan developed for the silver application.
Equality, diversity and wellbeing
The MRC LMS is committed to creating equality of opportunity to all members of the organisation, regardless of their background, and promoting diversity and inclusivity. We observe the Medical Research Council’s Equality and Diversity Vision, which sets out the MRC’s commitment to fulfill its obligations as a public body under the Equality Act 2010.
Technician’s Commitment
The LMS is a signatory to the Technician Commitment, a sector-wide initiative led by the Science Council and the Gatsby Foundation which aims to address the particular career challenges faced by technical and scientific support staff.
We provide opportunities to work alongside some of the top medical researchers on the planet, from our state-of-the-art research facilities.