Associate Scientist - 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

Associate Scientist - Drug Metabolism (ADME)

Are you a recent bioscience graduate wanting to contribute to global drug discovery? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you_

Role:
Associate Scientist - Drug Metabolism (ADME), Permanent

Direct Report:
to Senior Scientist, Drug Metabolism

Hours:
Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary:
Starting from £26,000 pa, dependent on skills and experience, with 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 metabolism scientists.

We are responsible for delivering high quality metabolic stability, enzyme inhibition, enzyme kinetics and enzyme induction data to our clients, supporting projects from early discovery right through to clinical development.

As a member of the 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.

Role

As an integral member of the Drug Metabolism team, you will work closely with other laboratory staff to ensure that all
_in vitro_ drug metabolism studies are performed to a high standard and within scheduled time frames.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in running and maintaining robotic systems to support high throughput ADMET processes
Monitor and maintain compounds, stock solutions and buffers.
Routine calibration of laboratory equipment.
Follow safety regulations and quality control procedures.
Able to use initiative to solve problems and troubleshoot, with the assistance of other members of the team.
Work autonomously as part of the team to deliver team's priorities, with good organisation and strong communication skills
Assist senior team members in assay development, validation and bespoke assays, driving forward personal scientific understanding and development

Education, Qualifications and Experience

Direct experience in DMPK or ADMET assays or working with automated liquidhandling and robotics systems would also be advantageous.
Previous experience of laboratory processes and cell culture techniques would be desirable.
Knowledge of HPLC, LC-MS or LC-MS/MS advantageous but not essential.
Highly selfmotivated and personable.
Able to communicate effectively within a team environment.
Able to organise daily tasks, to frequently work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
Possess excellent attention to detail, performing work to an exceptionally high standard, and within company and statutory safety regulations.
Able to use initiative to solve problems and troubleshoot with the assistance of other members of the team.
Should be computer literate with previous experience using Microsoft Office

What we can offer you in return

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package

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 provides 75% of the 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 excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities
Cycletowork scheme
Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards _and many more_

Onsite Facilities