.Junior Research Fellow – Good laboratory practices (GLP) implementationJob Reference: Ref.05.24.29Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)Location: Braga, PortugalGroup/Unit: NanosafetyNumber of Vacancies: 1Employment Type: Full timeContract Duration: 5 months Open Date for Applications: June 17th, 2024Closing Date for Applications: July 8th, 2024, 23h00m (Lisbon Time) Key words: #nanosafety #goodlaboratorypractice #glp #qualitysystemsOverviewThe 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 DutiesThe 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 QualificationsEducationMaster in Sciences, or any other relevant areas such as Toxicology, Pharmacology and Biomedical Sciences.ExperienceBasic understanding of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines and principles, and other quality management systems
