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Cyprotex · Alderley Edge, England, United Kingdom
We are looking for an experienced Senior Scientist to help drive the development of future Toxicology capabilities at Cyprotex.
Are you passionate about assay development, scientific innovation, and external collaboration? Do you enjoy solving complex scientific challenges and working at the forefront of emerging technologies? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Hours:
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Alderley Park, Macclesfield, SK10 4TG
Our Company
Cyprotex, part of the Evotec Group, is a leading provider of in vitro and in silico ADME-Tox services supporting discovery and development programmes globally.
As our business continues to expand, we are investing in new scientific capabilities and innovative technologies. We are therefore seeking a Senior Scientist who will help drive scientific excellence, assay development, external collaborations, and capability growth within our Toxicology group.
The Role and Responsibilities of a Senior Scientist
As our Senior Scientist, you will combine hands-on laboratory delivery with responsibility for scientific development, assay improvement and technical leadership within the Toxicology group.
A substantial proportion of the role will remain focused on routine client work, whilst also providing opportunities to contribute to scientific innovation and capability development.
Running high- and low-throughput in vitro toxicology assays for commercial and research projects.
Performing routine cell culture activities using a range of cellular models and assay systems.
Generating, analysing and interpreting high-quality scientific data for client studies.
Supporting delivery of routine and complex client projects to agreed timelines and quality standards.
Acting as a technical lead for designated assays, technologies or scientific platforms.
Providing troubleshooting support for complex scientific challenges.
Supporting assay development, optimisation and validation activities.
Designing and conducting feasibility and proof-of-concept studies.
Evaluating new technologies, methodologies and scientific approaches.
Supporting implementation of innovative workflows that improve scientific capability and client value.
Working closely with Information Systems and Automation to improve processes and data handling.
Contributing scientific expertise to client discussions, proposals and technical meetings.
Supporting the preparation of scientific posters, presentations and publications.
Coaching and mentoring colleagues undertaking scientific development projects.
Maintaining awareness of emerging scientific advances and regulatory developments within in vitro toxicology.
Skills & Competencies We Look For
Essential
BSc, MSc, PhD or equivalent industrial experience in a Life Sciences discipline.
Significant experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or research environment.
Expertise in assay troubleshooting, optimisation and scientific problem-solving.
Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Passion for scientific innovation and continuous improvement.
Desirable
Experience in High Content Imaging (HCI), High Content Screening (HCS), flow cytometry, Seahorse or advanced cell-based assays.
Publication record within a relevant scientific field.
Previous employment within a contract research organisation.
Why Join Us?
At Cyprotex, you'll work alongside talented and passionate scientists in a collaborative environment where innovation, development and scientific excellence are encouraged. Whether your strengths lie in people leadership and operational delivery or scientific innovation and capability development, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both our team and our clients' drug discovery programmes.
Company
Include
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
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 at Alderley Park
The company pays for secure onsite parking
Restaurant, Café, and Gastro pub
Gym and workout studio, running, walking, and cycling routes
Good public transport links with the shuttle bus service.
FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.
EN: In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.
IT: In compliance with fundamental ethical and professional principles and with Legislative Decree 198/2006, Evotec is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace built on mutual respect. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees based on their skills, experience, and professional qualifications. In line with our ethical and professional principles, all employment-related decisions, including recruitment and selection processes, are made fairly and without any form of discrimination. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Details
| Company | Cyprotex |
| Location | Alderley Edge, England, United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |