Junior Research Fellow Good laboratory practices (GLP)

Junior Research Fellow – Good laboratory practices (GLP) implementation

Job Reference: Ref.05.24.29

Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Location: Braga, Portugal

Group/Unit: Nanosafety

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration: 5 months

Open Date for Applications: June 17th, 2024

Closing Date for Applications: July 8th, 2024, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)

Key words: #nanosafety #goodlaboratorypractice #glp #qualitysystems

Overview

The Nanosafety Research Group is laboratory dedicated to excellence in scientific 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 in silico analysis. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) to ensure the quality and integrity of our work.

Do you have experience in Quality Management Systems? Would you like to be a key player in the implementation of GLP quality system at the Nanosafety Lab?

We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Research Fellow with expertise in quality management systems to join our team and assist in the implementation of GLP standards, focusing on documentation development. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring our laboratory's compliance with GLP guidelines, and work closely with senior researchers and the quality assurance team to prepare, manage, and organise the necessary documentation for GLP accreditation, within a project dealing with “Nanosafety”, under the H2020 SINFONIA project (No.857253) funded by the European Union.

Job Duties

The job duties will be the following:

Assist in the preparation, review, and update of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to GLP;

Support the development and maintenance of the Quality Manual and other GLP-related documentation;

Maintain records of equipment calibration, maintenance logs, and validation documents;

Organise and manage personnel training records and ensure they are up-to-date;

Assist in the preparation of compliance and audit reports, including internal and external audits;

Help manage data and document control systems, ensuring data integrity and proper archival;

Collaborate with the quality assurance team to identify and implement improvements in documentation practices.

Mandatory Qualifications

Education

Master in Sciences, or any other relevant areas such as Toxicology, Pharmacology and Biomedical Sciences.

Experience

Basic understanding of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines and principles, and other quality management systems.

Technical Skills

Previous experience in a laboratory setting or with documentation processes;

Documented SOPs preparation and implementation;

Other Skills

Good writing skills in English language to deliver technical dossiers;

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Certification in Quality management system;

Proven experience in quality management systems, GLP is be a plus;

Practical and/or theoretical knowledge of the basic techniques of cell culture and toxicological assessments is a plus.

Personal Skills

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

“Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines;

Ability to work independently and as team player;

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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 the following mandatory documents:

a) Cover letter

b) Curriculum Vitae

c) Academic and/or Professional diplomas

Online application instructions:

The application is made online by clicking the “Apply” button;

The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form;

The candidate must submit the mandatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the “Additional files” section using the “Add portfolio” button.

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 ( 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.