Scientist

We are actively recruiting for a Lab based Scientist to join our Sample Management team at our campus in Milton Park, Abingdon.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and aiding the distribution of compounds, whilst collaborating with internal project areas.

Role: Scientist - Sample Management

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Salary : Competitive salary, plus excellent company benefits

Location: Abingdon,Oxfordshire

Evotec is a leader in the discovery and development of novel small molecule drugs with operational sites in Europe and the US. The Company has built substantial drug discovery expertise and an industrialised platform that can drive new innovative small molecule compounds into the clinic. In addition, Evotec has built a deep internal knowledge base in the treatment of diseases related to neuroscience, pain, oncology, inflammation and metabolic diseases. Leveraging these skills and expertise the Company intends to develop best-in-class differentiated therapeutics and deliver superior science-driven discovery alliances with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

Key Responsibilities or Core Accountabilities

• Operate Sample Management (SM) information systems: sample registrations, sample requesting, order processing, dispatching and provisioning of sample information for all requests
• Work collaboratively in the SM team to deliver quality and timely weighing, solubilisation and assay ready plates, in accordance with service level agreements
• Accurately weigh requested samples according to priority and handling codes, ensuring balances are calibrated, minimum stock is dispensed, and the necessary packaging and documentation are provided for recipients
• Operate liquid handling automation to create high quality liquid samples, ensuring quality assurance (QA) protocols are carried out at specified intervals and any deviations are rectified or escalated for immediate investigation
• Operate manual solid and liquid stores for sample storage and retrieval
• Complete on-site sample collection and delivery, and prepare the necessary documentation for external sample dispatches; working collaboratively with the Sample Logistics coordinator to ensure shipments meet all service level agreements
• Operate manual SM processes to ensure business continuity for critical project deliveries during periods of major automation downtime
• Communicate progress to team and supervisors, and ensure close co-operation with scientific staff
• Operate all procedures in accordance with SM SOPs, following company safety policies and COSHH regulations, consulting supervisors as necessary

Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities

• Experience in the use of balances, fume hoods, and basic chemical handling procedures
• Experience in the use of automated liquid handling equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently
• Excellent attention to detail; recording information accurately
• Good level of numeracy
• Flexible; able to work under pressure, and deal with changing demands

Education, Qualifications & Experience

• BSc or equivalent desirable
• Demonstrable laboratory-based experience
• Knowledge and experience in Sample Management activities
• Titian Mosaic LIMS system advantageous
• Willingness to learn new skills

Company Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme on completion of your 3-month probationary period. Contributions start at 6% employee and employer, Evotec will match up to 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 employees and their partner/family under the company scheme
• Private dental cover, after 3 months service
• Life assurance at four times your annual base salary
• Well being support 24/7 and counselling services
• Permanent health insurance providing 75% of base salary after the qualifying period
• Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme.  This is a discretionary benefit
• We have an excellent training and support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more!

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.