Associate Scientist I - Macclesfield, United Kingdom - Evotec

Evotec

Verified Company

Macclesfield, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are currently recruiting for an Associate Scientist I, to join the HT Analytical Team here in Alderley Park.

This is a great opportunity for someone that has recently Graduated and looking for their first role working in Industry.

Role:
Associate Scientist I - within the HT Analytical Team, Permanent

Hours:
Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary:
Up to £26 000 pa, dependant on skills and experience, excellent benefits package plus annual bonuses

Location:

Alderley Park

, Macclesfield, SK10 4TG.

Our Company

Cyprotex vision is to be pioneers of innovative ADME-Tox partnerships, driving delivery of safer and more effective medicines. With state-of-the-art facilities and technical expertise, we specialise in
_in vitro_ and
_in silico_ ADME-Tox services, providing a wide range of assays tailored to our client's needs. This includes
_in vitro_ screening to support discovery projects, regulatory studies to support preclinical and clinical development, specialist mechanistic
_in vitro_ human and animal toxicity models and PBPK/QSAR modelling expertise. As well as supporting clients directly, we have a strong focus on R&D.

Our Alderley Park site is set in the heart of Cheshire surrounded by stunning 400-acre estate, open green spaces, sweeping viewpoints, all within easy reach of Merseyside and Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, and Shropshire.

Easy access to public transport.

As a result of year-on-year success within the company and continued business growth, exciting opportunities have arisen to join our team of 30+ drug permeability and transporter scientists.

We are responsible for delivering high quality permeability, transporter substrate, and transporter inhibition data to our clients, supporting projects from early discovery right through to clinical development.

As a member of our team you will develop in depth technical expertise across all these areas and understand how this data is utilised to support drug discovery and inform clinical development.

Key Responsibilities:

MS/MS compound optimisation and LC method optimisation for high volumes of compounds using automated tools and established processes
Coordination of _in vitro_ assay LC-MS/MS support
Troubleshooting and system maintenance and coordination of engineer visits
Contributing to our Quality System via preparation of SOPs
Laboratory support including ordering, equipment calibration and validation
To aid in the development of new methods and improvements to the current analytical capabilities at Cyprotex.

- _ Additional Responsibilities may include:_

Interacting with our Information Systems Team to design and implement automation and data processing tools

Skills & Competencies (essential)

Minimum BSc in relevant scientific discipline covering chemistry.
Extensive computer literacy including the use of Microsoft Office.
Produce accurate documentation and report all analytical activities and results in a clear and coherent manner, maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work without close supervision.
Highly motivated team player with a high level of dedication.
Ability to learn new techniques and processes at a fast pace.
Communicate effectively between departments and follow detailed instructions.
Plan, schedule and carry out your work effectively for successful project completion.

Preferred but not essential

Experience in working with LC-MS/MS techniques in support of preclinical small molecule assays.
Experience with MassLynx, Analyst or other Mass Spectrometry dataacquisition software packages.
A wider knowledge of analytical support in drug discovery/development.
A knowledge of DMPK/ADME assays within drug discovery.
The ability to perform routine maintenance on LC-MS/MS equipment

Additional Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package

Pension Scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days awarded on the anniversary, up to a maximum of 30 days
Private health insurance with BUPA for the employee and their partner/family under the company scheme
Wellbeing support 24/7 and counselling services
Permanent health insurance providing 75% of base salary after the qualifying period
Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme. This is a discretionary benefit.
Career progression within the company, we have an excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities
Cycle to work scheme
Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards _and many more_

Onsite Facilities