Scientific Officer
Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority
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Job summary
We are looking for a full time Scientific Officer to support a wide range of our activities within the Compliance team. A key part of this role will be to support the Compliance team in processing a variety of scientific applications such as Preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders (PGT-M), Mitochondrial donation applications & ITE import certificates. The work will be varied, and the successful applicant will be responsible for the processing and quality of these applications.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 21 July at the HFEA office.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is proactive, can work effectively as part of a team, and who has good written and verbal communication skills – including an ability to handle sensitive patient information. You should be able to demonstrate some experience of supporting or managing projects and of working with multiple pieces of work. You should also have the skills required to undertake scientific literature searches, be confident at reviewing scientific journal papers, and can summarise and identify key points from a wide range of evidence.
About us
The HFEA is the UK's independent regulator overseeing safe and appropriate practice in fertility treatment and embryo research. We license and monitor clinics carrying out IVF, donor insemination, and human embryo research.
This post is offered as either office based (in which case you will need to attend the office at least one day per week our current team day in the office is Wednesday) or home based (in which case office attendance will be specified by your line manager based on business need). Our office is in Stratford, east London, in attractive new premises on the edge of the Olympic Park, alongside several other health Arms Length Bodies. In addition to flexibility and hybrid working we offer generous annual leave and pension arrangements.
Date posted
13 June 2022
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£30,042 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
G0002-22-7554
Job locations
2nd Floor
2 Redman Place
London
E20 1JQ
Employer details
Employer name
Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority
Address
2nd Floor
2 Redman Place
London
E20 1JQ
Employer's website
For questions about the job, contact:
Sharon Fensome Rimmer
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