Go back to the Scottish Brain Sciences website

Welcome to the Scottish Brain Sciences careers site.&nbsp;

We deliver clinical trials of new tests and medicines that aim to detect brain disease early and treat it before it progresses to dementia. View our current vacancies in Aberdeen and Edinburgh.

Current vacancies at Scottish Brain Sciences

We deliver clinical trials of new tests and medicines that aim to detect brain disease early and treat it before it progresses to dementia. We also provide a full-service model for clinical research, with dedicated brain health research sites at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh and ONE Biohub in Aberdeen, an in-house laboratory and imaging services based at the Eden Campus in St Andrews.<br><br>If you join our team, we promise to challenge, excite and develop you in our inclusive and innovative workplace.

Staff benefits include:<br><br>- 37 days of annual leave, including public holidays
<br>- Private healthcare
<br>- Company pension and life insurance benefit<br>

Working at Scottish Brain Sciences

The purpose of the gallery section is to establish brand identity, enhance visual appeal and user experience, and provide information and context.

Gallery

<html><head></head><body><div>
<div><strong>Do you have a background in Psychology? Do you work in Clinical Research, or would you like to? &nbsp;Keep reading!</strong></div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Scottish Brain Sciences is a Life Sciences Company with Headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland. We deliver clinical trials of new tests and treatments for a range of neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease. We foster the rapid translation of research into practice to bring scientific progress out of the lab and into the community.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>We’re looking for a <strong>Psychometrist</strong> to help guide participants through the clinical trial processes and support our growing team based at our <strong>Aberdeen site</strong>. &nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>As our new <strong>Psychometrist</strong>, you will play a pivotal role by ensuring the accurate and standardised administration of cognitive, personality, and neuropsychological tests. &nbsp;These tests might assess memory, attention, executive function, mood, or other cognitive and emotional domains relevant to the trial's focus. Your work will support the psychometric integrity of the trial. Supervised by our Psychologist, you will work alongside our multi-disciplinary team that includes doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>Some of what you’ll be doing:</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Undertake protocol-based psychological assessments of participants using standard psychological tests, including standardised, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with participants and study partners&nbsp;</li>
<li>Undertake specific assessments of participants in line with the protocol and as delegated by the investigator and monitor condition throughout their participation</li>
<li>Identify, screen, and recruit study participants into research studies to ensure effective achievement of study aims</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and ensure all relevant information is documented in source data worksheets and participant medical records if applicable&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ensure the research studies are carried out in compliance with trial protocols, data protection regulation, and Good Clinical Practice guidelines</li>
<li>Communicate effectively with participants, the research team and other professionals as appropriate to ensure that the trial protocol and Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to&nbsp;</li>
<li>Provide ongoing information, advice and support to individuals participating in research studies and their study partners acting on any concerns raised in a timely manner&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support the delivery of various internal/external audits&nbsp;</li>
<li>Collaborate with peers to continuously assess the program to meet the needs of the trial; this includes policies and procedures for compliance&nbsp;</li>
<li>Take a pro-active approach with all communications with internal and external stakeholders</li>
</ul>
<div><strong>The skills, experience, and qualifications you’ll bring:</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>BSc/BA in a relevant field (psychology/nursing) &nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience of working with clinical rating scales (e.g. MMSE, CDR, ADAS-Cog)</li>
<li>Experience in a healthcare or social care setting&nbsp;</li>
<li>Emotional Intelligence and patience</li>
<li>Self-motivated and proactive</li>
<li>Strong organisational skills</li>
<li>Able to work independently, and as part of a team&nbsp;</li>
<li>Demonstrable professional demeanour and ethical integrity</li>
</ul>
<div><strong>Even better if you have:</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice principles &nbsp;</li>
<li>Background of working with midlife and elderly populations&nbsp;</li>
<li>Previous research experience</li>
<li>Psychiatry/neurology trial experience&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Does this sound like you? We would love to hear from you.&nbsp;</strong></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Apply with your CV and cover letter to recruitment@brainsciences.scot</strong></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Scottish Brain Sciences is an Equal Opportunities Employer.</strong></div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>Please Note:</strong><br>This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (35 hours)</div>
<div>Pay: £28,000 00 - £35,000 per year (depending on experience)</div>
<div>Location: <strong>Aberdeen</strong></div>
<div>Benefits:</div>
<ul>
<li>37 days’ holiday (includes public)</li>
<li>Company pension</li>
<li>Life insurance &nbsp;</li>
<li>Private medical insurance</li>
<li>On-site parking</li>
</ul>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
</div></body></html>

Psychometrist (Aberdeen)

<html><head></head><body><div>
<div><strong>Are you a Nurse? Do you work in Clinical Research, or would you like to? &nbsp;Keep reading!</strong></div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Scottish Brain Sciences is a Life Sciences Company with Headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland. We deliver clinical trials of new tests and treatments for a range of neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease. We foster the rapid translation of research into practice (bench to bedside).&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>As our new <strong>Clinical Research Nurse</strong> for our site in <strong>Aberdeen</strong>, you will work closely with investigators, sponsors, vendors, and study participants to facilitate the development and successful delivery of clinical trials. You will be the study champion, promoting it internally and externally via meetings, events and seminars and ensuring it is delivered following regulatory, government, and ethical regulations and requirements.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>Some of what you’ll be doing:</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>identifying, screening, and recruiting study participants into research studies to ensure effective achievement of study aims</li>
<li>providing ongoing advice and information to study participants regarding their participation in clinical research in order to facilitate effective informed consent</li>
<li>managing study visits and implementing clinical study protocols within times set out by the study schedule of events</li>
<li>undertaking protocol-based psychological assessments of participants using standard psychological tests, including standardised, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with participants and study partners&nbsp;</li>
<li>taking and processing clinical samples, e.g. venepuncture/cannulation (retraining provided as necessary) for studies, coordinating blood and tissue sample collection, and dispatching to the relevant department or trial centre</li>
<li>administering investigational medicinal products</li>
<li>performing study-specific assessments, investigations and observations in line with the study protocol, such as ECG, Blood Pressure and Vital Signs&nbsp;</li>
<li>maintaining study site files, patient records and other research records in compliance with data legislation</li>
<li>managing supplies and materials including clinical stocktaking and any products required for clinical use</li>
<li>maintaining hygiene standards in the clinical areas.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<div><strong>The skills, experience, and qualifications you’ll bring:</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>a professional manner with patients, colleagues, and the wider multi-disciplinary team&nbsp;</li>
<li>an empathetic communication style</li>
<li>experience of working with clinical rating scales (e.g. MMSE, CDR, ACE-III)&nbsp;</li>
<li>great organisation skills</li>
<li>the ability to work in a team within a multidisciplinary environment with minimal supervision</li>
<li>phlebotomy* and cannulation experience</li>
<li>experience in obtaining informed consent</li>
<li>experience in using electronic data capture systems for research management</li>
<li>experience in the safe handling, preparation, storage, and shipping of biological samples</li>
<li>NMC Registered Nurse&nbsp;</li>
<li>knowledge of ICH GCP Guidelines. Medicines for Human Use Legislation &amp; Research Governance Framework.</li>
</ul>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>*In this role you will be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be prepared to be vaccinated if successful.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>Even better if you have:</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>mental health nursing experience</li>
<li>a relevant post graduate degree</li>
<li>previous research experience&nbsp;</li>
<li>experience in coordinating clinical trials in medicinal products&nbsp;</li>
<li>psychiatry/neurology trial experience&nbsp;</li>
<li>experience with coordinating clinical trials with investigational product is advantageous but not essential&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Does this sound like you? We would love to hear from you.&nbsp;</strong></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Apply with your CV and cover letter to recruitment@brainsciences.scot</strong></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Scottish Brain Sciences is an Equal Opportunities Employer&nbsp;</strong></div>
<div><strong>Please Note:</strong><br>This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (35 hours)</div>
<div>Pay: £30,000 00-£45,000 per year (depending on experience)</div>
<div>Location: <strong>Aberdeen</strong></div>
<div>Benefits:</div>
<ul>
<li>37 days’ holiday (includes public)</li>
<li>Company pension</li>
<li>Life insurance &nbsp;</li>
<li>Private medical insurance</li>
<li>On-site parking</li>
</ul>
</div></body></html>

Clinical Research Nurse (Aberdeen)

<html><head></head><body><div>
<div><strong>Do you want to make a difference? Are you a people person with great communication and organisational skills who is interested in supporting Clinical Research activities? &nbsp;Keep reading!</strong></div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Scottish Brain Sciences is a Life Sciences Company with Headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland. We deliver clinical trials of new tests and treatments for a range of neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease. We foster the rapid translation of research into practice to bring scientific progress out of the lab and into the community.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>As our new Engagement Officer, you will play a pivotal role in connecting people with the opportunity to join our studies. Your work is critical to ensuring that people with Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or a family history of dementia are given clear, supportive pathways to join our early detection and intervention studies. &nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>You will be responsible for both outreach and promotion of research opportunities (through events and community engagement) and recruiting and onboarding our participants into the SBS programme (calling potential participants, explaining our trials and services, and setting up appointments).&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>Some of what you’ll be doing:</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Recruitment and Participant Onboarding:&nbsp;</li>
<li>Identify appropriate study opportunities for people on our registry.</li>
<li>Make initial calls to potential participants to explain research opportunities, eligibility, and next steps.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Provide clear, empathetic, and accurate information about trials and the benefits of early detection.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Schedule appointments for assessments, follow-up calls, or clinic visits.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Welcome participants, ensuring they feel comfortable during site visits.</li>
<li>Support participants and families throughout the onboarding journey, signposting to wider resources where appropriate.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records in participant databases and ensure compliance with internal procedures, trial protocols, and MHRA, GDPR and other relevant regulation.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<div><strong>Outreach and Promotion</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Plan and deliver engagement events (community talks, information sessions, health fairs).&nbsp;</li>
<li>Build relationships with community organisations, health professionals, and charities (e.g. Alzheimer Scotland, NHS services, carer groups).&nbsp;</li>
<li>Represent SBS at local and national events to raise awareness of brain health research.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support in developing promotional campaigns and recruitment strategies.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<div><strong>Internal Collaboration:&nbsp;</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Work closely with the wider engagement and clinical research teams, and also the study sponsor to align outreach and recruitment activities with trial needs.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Provide feedback on participant experiences to improve processes.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Contribute to team meetings and share learning from community interactions.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>The skills, experience, and qualifications you’ll bring:</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Experience in community engagement, outreach, or participant recruitment (ideally within healthcare, charity, or research). &nbsp;</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills with a compassionate and supportive approach. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Results oriented mindset.</li>
<li>Great organisational skills.</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li>
<li>Attention to detail.</li>
<li>A can-do, proactive and collaborative attitude that thrives in a busy environment with a varied workload.</li>
<li>Competence in Microsoft Office and with various electronic data-capture platforms.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Familiarity with data collection, storage, and analysis tools (e.g., Excel).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<div><strong>Even better if you have:</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of or interest in dementia, brain health, or clinical research.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A degree in the field of life science or marketing and communication.</li>
<li>Experience in event management</li>
</ul>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Does this sound like you? We would love to hear from you.&nbsp;</strong></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Apply with your CV and cover letter to recruitment@brainsciences.scot</strong></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Scottish Brain Sciences is an Equal Opportunities Employer.&nbsp;</strong></div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Job Type: Full time - permanent</div>
<div>Pay: £24,000 - £28,000 per year (depending on experience)&nbsp;</div>
<div>Location:</div>
<div>Edinburgh, on-site<br>Benefits:</div>
<div>35-hour week</div>
<div>37 days’ holiday (includes public)</div>
<div>Company pension</div>
<div>Life insurance &nbsp;</div>
<div>Private medical insurance</div>
<div>Free, on-site parking</div>
</div></body></html>

Engagement Officer

<html><head></head><body><div>Scottish Brain Sciences would love to hear from any prospective candidate that wishes to be considered for roles with us across any of our locations in Scotland.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>
<h2 class="title lightblue">Our mission</h2>
<p>We deliver clinical trials of new tests and medicines that aim to detect brain disease early and treat it before it progresses to dementia. We provide a full-service model for clinical research, with dedicated brain health research centres, an in-house laboratory and imaging services.</p>
<p>Together with our participants, we are building one of the world’s largest biobanks of genetic, blood and imaging data in neurodegenerative disease.</p>
<p>Our goal is to speed progress in the search for better Alzheimer’s diagnostics and treatments so that everyone can enjoy better brain health for life.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>We look forward to welcoming you to the team</p>
</div></body></html>

Job Openings

Psychometrist (Aberdeen)

Clinical Research Nurse (Aberdeen)

Engagement Officer

Careers with Scottish Brain Sciences