HT-Analytical Senior Scientist

We are currently recruiting for a HT-Analytical Senior Scientist, to join our Analytical Sciences team based in Alderley Park.

Role: HT-Analytical Senior Scientist

Role Type: Permanent

Department: Analytical Sciences

Responsible for: Junior team members, as may be assigned

Working hours: Full time, 9am-5pm, Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week)

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, Derbyshire and Shropshire. Easy access to public transport.

Role and Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct both routine and Analytical Sciences assays including MS/MS compound optimisation and LC method optimisation for high volumes of compounds using automated tools and established processes

• To be a senior point of contact, for the team and study managers, for operational and scientific support across all routine assays, including problem solving, data analysis and data interpretation.

• To effectively plan and communicate assay schedule within the team and cross-functional groups.

• To drive and support assay development and validation. 

• To collaborate with scientists and regularly present findings to the group.

• To ensure that all errors and erroneous results are reported to your supervisor with minimal delay.

• To keep up to date with relevant scientific advances and regulatory guidelines in the field of Analytical Sciences.

• To ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean and in proper working order on completion of assigned tasks.

• To ensure accurate and complete documentation of all activities as required by relevant SOPs and Quality policies.

• To keep up to date with future technologies/instrumentation establishing benefits and implementation for HT-Analytical

Skills & Competencies (essential)

• Minimum BSc in relevant scientific discipline covering chemistry with experience of working within industry

• Produce accurate documentation and report all analytical activities and results in a clear and coherent manner, maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work without close supervision.

• Highly motivated team player with a high level of dedication.

• Plan, schedule and carry out your work effectively for successful project completion.

• Experience in working with LC-MS/MS techniques in support of pre-clinical small/large molecule assays.

• Experience with MassLynx™, Analyst™ or other Mass Spectrometry data-acquisition software packages.

• A wider knowledge of analytical support in drug discovery/development.

• A knowledge of DMPK/ADME assays within drug discovery.

• The ability to perform routine maintenance/troubleshoot on LC-MS/MS equipment

People

• Coach, mentor and line manage other members of the team meetings, regular 1 to1 discussions and ad hoc interactions.

Additional Benefits

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 6% for employees (salary sacrifice) and 6% 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.

• Private dental cover, on completion (but not subject to) of your 3-month probationary period.

• 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.

• 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 with the shuttle bus service.

***If you are interested in this position please upload your most up to date CV & covering letter through our career site***

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