Associate Principal Scientist

Associate Principal Scientist - Toxicology

Are you an Associate Principal Scientist or post-doctoral researcher working within toxicology, may be experienced in CRO or pharmaceutical environment ready for a step up within your career wanting to change the way the world discovers new drugs? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you!

Role: Associate Principal Scientist – Toxicology, permanent.

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week.

Salary: We offer a competitive salary based on skills and experience, with an excellent benefits package plus an annual bonus.

Location:Alderley Park, Macclesfield, SK10 4TG.

Our Company

Cyprotex is part of the Evotec Group, a global leader in research. With state-of-the-art facilities and technical expertise, we provide innovative and bespoke assurance tailored to each of our client’s needs. Cyprotex specialises in in vitro and in silico ADME-Tox services. This includes in vitro ADME screening to support discovery projects, regulatory in vitro ADME and DDI studies during preclinical and clinical development, specialist mechanistic in vitro human and animal toxicity models (e.g., 3D models and MEA electrophysiology) 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 a stunning 400-acre estate, open green spaces, and 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, an exciting opportunity has arisen to be a part of the leadership group supporting our highly skilled scientists within our Toxicology team.

Role and Responsibilities

As our Associate Principal Scientist, you will be working within our toxicology team who works closely together to support, coach, and mentor one another. The team continually strive to be at the forefront of in vitro toxicology capabilities. Working with collaborative partnerships ranging from small academic groups to large international pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies in doing so, it champions the use of new science and technology to provide tailored solutions aligned to the specific needs of each client. We continually push to grow and improve our scientific offerings through bespoke projects and continual assay development. Our team currently consists of team members with varying levels of experience covering a broad range of expertise and in response to our growing business we are looking for another Associate Principal Scientist to support the group’s further expansion.:

• Run high- and low-throughput in vitro Toxicology assays for commercial as well as research and development activities within integrated projects.
• Define and lead assay development, contributing to R&D and improvement projects and troubleshooting of assays in conjunction with the associate principal scientists and principal scientists.
• Perform data analysis and interpretation, supporting clients or Study Managers with advice when necessary.
• Perform work to a high standard, within specified timelines, and within safety regulations.
• Running routine in vitro toxicology assays in a variety of cell lines/model types using various techniques/instruments such as High Content Imaging (HCI), flow cytometry, Seahorse and/or other molecular biology techniques.
• Assist in running and maintaining robotic systems to support high throughput toxicology processes.
• Keeping up to date with relevant scientific advances and regulatory guidelines in the field of in vitro toxicology.
• Adhering to our quality system and contributing to further development of our quality system via preparation and review of SOP’s.
• Training our team members and ensuring the productivity of the team.
• Working closely with the study managers and/or project leader to ensure the requirements of our clients/projects are met.

Skills & Competencies we look for

• Managing the delivery of high-quality standard assays, custom assays and toxicology work performed by the team.
• Supporting the Principal Scientist and actively contributing to the team’s operations strategy.
• Cell culture experience is essential.
• Experience in experimental performance, data processing and result interpretation
• Being part of the support team operationally and scientifically for Team Leaders, Heads of Function, Business Development colleagues and Study Managers responding to client requests/questions.
• Championing continuous improvement within the team, technical and scientific support to business development and project management groups for new and ongoing work.
• Leading scientific advances and the implementation of new technology to deliver new and innovative toxicology services to clients.
• Keeping up to date with scientific literature advances, developments, and regulatory guidelines in toxicology.
• Expertise in designing, validating, conducting, and troubleshooting in vitro assays.
• Ability to build strong relations with collaborators and clients (internal and external). Highly self-motivated and personable.
• Computer literate with previous experience using Microsoft Office and LIMS.

Desirable

• Experience in High Content Screening (HCS), flow cytometry and/or seahorse platform.
• Experience in immunotoxicology and/or cardio toxicology
• Previous employment within a contract research environment.
• Able to organise daily tasks, frequently work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Able to use initiative to solve problems and troubleshoot with the assistance of other members of the team.
• Strong understanding/ capability in in-vitro assay development (this could be shown by publications in relevant fields, i.e., published articles within the society of toxicology journal)

Education, Qualifications and Experience

• PhD in toxicology (or a related field) or a BSc/MSc plus extensive relevant experience of working within a laboratory environment in industry or via post-doctoral experience leadership.
• Track record in performing influential scientific research and integrated new technologies that have improved in vitro assays.
• Experienced working within CRO or pharmaceutical environment would be welcomed.

What we can offer you in return

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
• Well being 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
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more!

Onsite Facilities

• 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 with the shuttle bus service.

Interested?

Apply NOW – please upload your up-to-date CV and cover letter to Workday. Tell us “why I am interested in the role and what sets me apart from the rest of the applicants” Click the link to our website, careers page. Careers - Cyprotex

Note: the covering letter is important as it will give you the opportunity to tell us more about you.

If you have any questions, To view our current vacancies and more information about the company visit our website at Careers - Cyprotex.

Evotec is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming individuals regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, religious denomination, or disability. We match our role based on your suitability and experience.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. All roles will be subject to a security screening check.

Due to the high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy at any time once we find our perfect match.

Direct applications only – No agencies please.

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