Scientist II or Senior Scientist (dependent on experience)

Scientist II or Senior Scientist (MetID)within Analytical Sciences

Cyprotex, part of the Evotec groupare recruiting a Scientist to join our Analytical Team based at Alderley Park, Cheshire, UK.  

We are seeking an individual with analytical experience to work on Metabolite Identification studies. Analytical experience should ideally have been obtained within a discovery or bioanalytical environment either as a post-graduate or from working within the industry. A minimum of a BSc in a relevant field is required. Hands-on experience of maintaining and using LC-MS/MS systemsin support of small molecule Metabolite Identification projectsis desirable.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Development of customised LC-MS/MS methods to support Metabolite ID studies.

• Troubleshooting and system maintenance and co-ordination of engineer visits.

• Running the analytical phase of Metabolite ID studies with involvement in high-resolution MS/MS analysis, structural elucidation and reporting.

• Setup and running of reactive metabolite assays including analysis and reporting.

• Contributing to our Quality System via preparation and review of SOPs.

• Collaborating effectively with our Information Systems Team to implement data processing tools. Seeking opportunities to form additional collaborative relationships.

• Promote and support a continuous improvement culture.

Additional Responsibilities may include:

• Contributing to the scheduling of lab activities and resources.

• Flexing into other analytical areas to provide resource/cover given suitable training and supervision.

• Working with assay scientists to maximise quality and throughput.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential:

• Hands-on experience of utilising LC-MS/MS techniques for analysis of small and large molecules in invitro and invivosamples from within adiscovery, development or CRO setting.

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

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

• A high level of attention to detail and well organised with an ability to work without close supervision.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple activities simultaneously and to achieve timelines.

• Motivational team player with a high level of dedication.

• Extensive computer literacy including use of Microsoft Office.

• Ability to learn new techniques and processes at a fast pace.

Preferred but not essential

• Advanced LC-MS/MS maintenance skills.

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

• Experience of metabolite profiling software e.g.Metabolynx, Metabolite Pilot or UNIFI.

• A wider knowledge of analytical support in drug discovery/development (e.g. bioanalytical method validation).

Qualifications

Rewards and Benefits

Cyprotex aims to encourage, support and recognise the excellent performance and behaviour of our colleagues.  Our performance-based compensation policy applies to all colleagues of the Evotec Group companies.  We offer a variety of benefits, which include amongst others, excellent pension benefits and service related holidays.  We recognise that our colleagues have full lives away from the workplace and support working patterns that balance private life and career.

Career Development

As part of the Evotec Group, we grow through innovation, collaboration, nurturing our people and continuing to develop as a world-class organisation.

We aim to recruit and retain the best because our work is challenging and requires the most competent staff. We look for talented individuals from all walks-of life, educational backgrounds and nationalities, to provide the expertise and dedication to enable us to achieve continual success in everything we do. We offer equal opportunities for people with or without, visible or not-visible disabilities.