Associate Principal Scientist

Key Responsibilities:

Scientific

• To be a senior point of contact within the group for operational and scientific support across all routine assays (troubleshooting, data analysis and interpretation).
• To drive assay development and validation with input into the R+D strategy of the group. 
• To provide practical scientific guidance to others, to meet project goals, and regularly presenting findings.
• To identify opportunities for and lead cross functional collaboration.
• To maintain an awareness of team’s priorities to support effective planning of group’s resources for commercial and R&D deadlines. 
• To support routine high-throughput screening and bespoke assays when required.
• To design assays to support bespoke study requests from internal and external partners
• To provide expert scientific support for the wider company for Physical Chemistry studies.
• To keep up to date with scientific literature advances, developments, and regulatory guidelines in the area of Physical Chemistry and inform the team of relevant developments.
• 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.

People

• To coach, mentor and line manage other members of the team by effective use of Evotalks meetings, regular 1to1 discussions and ad hoc interactions.
• To celebrate successes and to acknowledge and address challenges within the team.
• To treat all colleagues with dignity and respect.

Business

• To be responsible for managing and coordinating multiple projects/activities within the group with a results-driven approach.
• To ensure work is performed to an exceptionally high standard, within specified time frames, ensuring QC procedures are strictly adhered to.
• To proactively take the initiative to improve group processes and make efficiency gains in assays.
• To encourage a continuous improvement culture and to manage projects to completion.
• To participate in internal and external partner meetings as and when required.
• To provide relevant information around resource and equipment requirements to assist PS/VP in preparation of the annual budget proposal.

Self

• To ensure appropriate Health and Safety procedures are always followed in the workplace
• To participate in all mandatory training required to perform effectively in job role
• To ensure that your personal training record is up to date and that any gaps are discussed with your supervisor.
• To complete timesheets on time and in accordance with guidance from Finance.
• To actively participate in Evotalks and agree on personal targets and expectations with supervisor.
• Any other task that may reasonably be requested by your supervisor.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package for all permanent employees.

• 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?

Apply NOW – please upload your up-to-date CV and cover letter to Workday via our careers page

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