Role: Associate Scientist - Physical Chemistry, Permanent
Salary: £26,000 plus excellent benefits
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
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 includesin vitro screening to support discovery projects, regulatory studies to support preclinical and clinical development, specialist mechanisticin 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 our Associate Scientist
As an Associate Scientist, you will be primarily laboratory-based, working as part of our dynamic and adaptable Physical Chemistry team which supports one another through mentoring and coaching. The team consists of people with varying levels of experience and areas of expertise, and we work with clients ranging from small academic groups to large international pharmaceutical. Cyprotex will support you with relevant training, to enable you to build a successful career within our organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- To prepare, monitor and maintain compounds, stock solutions, buffers, and any other assay related materials
- To be responsible for the validation, routine maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment to support assay execution and/or sample analysis as required.
- To support the execution of assigned routine and bespoke assays.
- To assist in data analysis and interpretation.
- To ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean and in proper working order on completion of assigned tasks.
- To ensure that all errors and erroneous results are reported to your supervisor with minimal delay.
- To ensure accurate and complete documentation of all activities as required by relevant SOPs and Quality policies.
- To assist on the supervision and mentoring of trainees and other support staff when required.
- To participate in initiatives to improve group processes and make efficiency gains in assays.
- To ensure work is performed to an exceptionally high standard, within specified time frames, ensuring safety regulations and QC procedures are strictly adhered to.
Education, Qualifications and Experience
- Knowledge of general laboratory processes.
- BSc/MSc, or higher, in Chemistry, Drug Metabolism or a related field, or at least 2 years' experience working within a related laboratory environment.
- Strong communication and time-management skills to organise and deliver high-quality data in a fast-paced environment.
We offer a 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. The 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 provides 75% of the base salary after the qualifying period.
- Private dental cover, on completion (but not subject to) of your 3-month probationary 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.
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more.
Onsite Facilities
- The company pays for secure onsite parking.
- Restaurant, café, and a gastro pub
- Gym and workout studio, running, walking, and cycling routes.
- Good public transport links.
Interested?
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