Assistant Scientist - Tranent, United Kingdom - Charles River Laboratories

Charles River Laboratories
Charles River Laboratories
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Tranent, United Kingdom

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For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies.

When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe.

Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform.

In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.


Job Summary:

We are seeking an
Assistant Scientist 1 for our Discovery Sciences team based in Tranent.


The Department of Discovery Sciences provides support to the pharmaceutical, veterinary pharmaceutical and chemical/agrochemical industries by evaluating the Pharmacokinetic (PK) and Pharmacodynamics (PD) of new chemical and biological entities in vivo in a variety of small and large animal species.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Provide assistance with study setup, sample collection, data and report compilation and interarea collaboration
  • Conduct laboratory work in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
  • Undertake routine tasks of laboratory and equipment maintenance as may be delegated
  • Ensuring that a safe working environment is maintained by observing all safety procedures and working methods and by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment

Applicants should have:


  • A good understanding of the drug discovery/development process
  • Some laboratory experience in the conduct of in vivo metabolism studies would be advantageous however, full training will be provided
  • Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
  • Highly motivated individual, able to flourish in a fast pace environment
  • Good problem solving skills and be able to work to tight deadlines and record data accurately
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • A strong commitment to producing quality data
Salary for this position is £24,876.69.


The closing date for this position is Thursday, 02 February 2023.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance.

From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market.

Each year approximately 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
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