BCNatal | Fetal Medicine Research Center Expert in Fetal/Placental Physiology BCNatal | Fetal Medicine Research Center is conducting a research project to develop an artificial placenta, which involves animal experimentation.
We are looking for a passionate individual to work as an Expert in Fetal/Placental Physiology to perform a key position.
Main purpose of the job: Lead on the understanding of fetal/placental physiology during human and animal pregnancy, and supervision and development of the optimal medical/nutritional/hormonal support schemes for lamb/pig fetuses maintained in an artificial placenta system.
Main duties and responsibilities: Work in close collaboration within a larger team with the main aim of understanding fetal/placental physiology during humans' and animals' pregnancy.
Conduct systematic in-depth literature reviews and design ad-hoc experiments, both leading to the definition of the optimal medical/nutritional/hormonal support protocols to maintain fetuses in the artificial placenta system and evaluate the impact on key organs.
Develop and supervise projects involving fetal/placental physiology (e.g., impact of nutrition and hormones in fetal growth and development, definition of normal ranges of nutrients and hormones in both human and animal pregnancy).
Other tasks: Develop documentation including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Biological sample extraction, collection, and processing.
Participation in the animal experimentation procedures.
Contribution to the publication of research results in national and international journals.
Presentation of research results at national and international conferences.
Maintain accurate records and document actions taken.
Ensure prompt and efficient response to queries (daily troubleshooting), acknowledging all communication and ensuring an efficient flow of information.
Comply with the 4Rs (reduction, reuse, recycling, and recovery) and ethics involving animals in research.
We offer you: You will participate in an innovative project in constant technological update.
You will have a competitive salary according to your profile for this position.
You will have a flexible timetable, with the support you need to reconcile and balance your personal and professional life.
You will be part of an expert, young, dynamic, innovative, and enthusiastic team united by a common purpose, to improve extreme preterm newborns prognosis.
You will enjoy a professional work environment, which is really distinguished by our humanity and closeness.
And where we take care of diversity and inclusion.
Diverse viewpoints, your curiosity, bring diverse capabilities that strengthen our focus and fuel our growth.
We are proud to offer equal opportunities and a close, welcoming environment.
All people receive consideration for our vacant positions, without distinction of gender, age, race, religion, identity, sexual orientation, origin, disability, or any other characteristic.
Key Profile Requirements: Experience working with animal models is desirable.
They should have good organizational and time management skills.
They should also have the ability to organize and prioritize a varied and demanding workload.
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