Cyprotex
Associate Scientist
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Associate Scientist - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
We are currently recruiting for an Associate Scientist on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract, based in Alderley Park.
To support routine and bespoke assays (both manually and using liquid-handling robots), and processing data to a high quality, within specified timelines.
Role
Associate Scientist
Role Type
6 months, Fixed Term Contract
Working Hours
Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Salary
We offer a competitive salary based on skills and experience, with an excellent benefits package.
Location
Alderley Park, Macclesfield, SK10 4TG
Our Company
Cyprotex Vision
To be pioneers of innovative ADME-Tox partnerships, driving delivery of safer and more effective medicines.
Facilities and Expertise
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Technical expertise
- Specializes in in vitro and in silico ADME-Tox services
- A wide range of assays tailored to our client’s needs
Services
- In vitro screening to support discovery projects
- Regulatory studies to support preclinical and clinical development
- Specialist mechanistic in vitro human and animal toxicity models
- PBPK/QSAR modelling expertise
Location
- Set in the heart of Cheshire
- Surrounded by stunning 400-acre estate, open green spaces, sweeping viewpoints
- Easy reach of Merseyside and Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, and Shropshire
- Easy access to public transport
About Cyprotex
Cyprotex is part of the Evotec Group, a global leader in research. We provide innovative and bespoke assurance tailored to each of our client’s needs.
Key Responsibilities
Scientific
- Prepare, monitor, and maintain compounds, stock solutions, buffers, and any other assay related materials
- Responsible for the validation, routine maintenance, and operation of laboratory equipment to support assay execution and/or sample analysis as required
- Support the execution of assigned routine and bespoke assays
- Assist in data analysis and interpretation
- Ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean and in proper working order on completion of assigned tasks
- Ensure that all errors and erroneous results are reported to your supervisor with minimal delay
- Ensure accurate and complete documentation of all activities as required by relevant SOPs and Quality policies
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People
- Assist on the supervision and mentoring of trainees and other support staff when required
- Treat all colleagues with dignity and respect
Business
- Participate in initiatives to improve group processes and make efficiency gains in assays
- Ensure work is performed to an exceptionally high standard, within specified time frames, ensuring safety regulations and QC procedures are strictly adhered to
Self
- Ensure appropriate Health and Safety procedures are followed at all times in the workplace
- Participate in all mandatory training required to perform effectively in the job role
- Ensure that your personal training record is up to date and that any gaps are discussed with your supervisor
- Complete timesheets on time and in accordance with guidance from Finance
- Actively participate in Evotalks and agree on personal targets and expectations with supervisor
- Undertake any other task that may reasonably be requested by your supervisor
What We Can Offer You
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Pension on completion (but not subject to) of your 3-month probationary period
- Contributions: 5% for employees (salary sacrifice) and 5% for the employer
- Employee can opt to increase their contribution, and the employer will match the increase up to a maximum of 7.5%
- 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 the base salary after the qualifying period
- Private dental cover, on completion (but not subject to) of your 3-month probationary period
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Onsite Facilities
- Secure onsite parking
- Restaurant, Café, and Gastro pub
- Gym and workout studio, running, walking, and cycling routes
- Good public transport links with the shuttle bus service
Diversity Policy
FR: Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.
ENG: In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.
About Cyprotex
- Established in 1999
- Over 150 staff based at sites in the UK (Alderley Park in Cheshire) and in the USA (Watertown, MA)
- Operates as a contract research organisation with over 1700 customers worldwide within industries such as the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and personal care, and the chemical and agrichemical markets
- Outstanding customer service excellence and quality are key focuses of the business
- Invests heavily in Research and Development of new techniques, exploring new in vitro or in silico methods to understand how chemicals or new pharmaceuticals may behave in humans in terms of their safety or efficacious effects
Why Join Us?
- Committed to providing an environment where employees can learn and develop their skills and are recognized and rewarded for the contribution they make to the Company
- Work in multi-disciplinary project teams that enable exchange of ideas and knowledge
- Opportunity to develop and take on additional responsibility either within the team or across teams in the business
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