We are currently recruiting for an Associate Scientist, to join our Analytical Sciences team based in Alderley Park.
Role: Associate Scientist
Role Type: Permanent
Department: Analytical Sciences
Working hours: Full time, 9am-5pm, Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Alderley Park, Macclesfield, SK10 4TG
Our Company
Cyprotex vision is to be pioneers of innovative ADME-Tox partnerships, driving delivery of safer and more effective medicines. With state-of-the-art facilities and technical expertise, we specialise in in vitro and in silico ADME-Tox services, providing a wide range of assays tailored to our client’s needs. This includes in vitro screening to support discovery projects, regulatory studies to support preclinical and clinical development, specialist mechanistic in vitro human and animal toxicity models and PBPK/QSAR modelling expertise. As well as supporting clients directly, we have a strong focus on efficiencies and innovation.
Our Alderley Park site is set in the heart of Cheshire surrounded by stunning 400-acre estate, open green spaces, sweeping viewpoints, all within easy reach of Merseyside and Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, and Shropshire. Easy access to public transport.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Scientific
- Prepare, monitor and maintain compounds, stock solutions, buffers, and any other assay related materials
- To be responsible for the validation, routine maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment to support assay execution and/or sample analysis as required, e.g LC-MS/MS.
- Support the execution of assigned routine and bespoke assays.
- Assist in data analysis and interpretation.
- To ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean and in proper working order on completion of assigned tasks.
- Ensure that all errors and erroneous results are reported to your supervisor with minimal delay.
- Ensure accurate and complete documentation of all activities as required by relevant SOPs and Quality policies.
People
- To contribute to a positive and supportive team environment by working collaboratively with colleagues.
- To treat all colleagues with dignity and respect.
Business
- Participate in initiatives to improve group processes and make efficiency gains in assays.
- To ensure work is performed to an exceptionally high standard, within specified time frames, ensuring safety regulations and QC procedures are strictly adhered to.
Self
- Ensure appropriate Health and Safety procedures are followed at all times in the workplace.
- 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.
- Complete timesheets on time and in accordance with guidance from Finance.
- Actively participate in Evotalks and agree on personal targets and expectations with supervisor.
- Any other task that may reasonably be requested by your supervisor.
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 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 Gastro pub
- Gym and workout studio, running, walking, and cycling routes
- Good public transport links with the shuttle bus service.
Interested?
Apply NOW – please upload your up-to-date CV and cover letter to Workday via our careers page. Please note closing date for applications will be Tuesday 9th June 2026
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.
Skills Required
- Experience in preparing and maintaining laboratory materials
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment maintenance and operation, specifically LC-MS/MS
- Ability to analyze and interpret data
- Commitment to Health and Safety procedures
- Strong documentation skills according to SOPs and Quality policies
What We Do
Evotec is a biotechnology company that is committed to advancing drug discovery and development. Through flexible business models, we collaborate with pharmaceutical companies, biotechs, foundations, and government agencies on a substantial scale. We believe that by working together, we can make a difference in the lives of patients. Our Pipeline Co-Creation model represents our adaptable, multi-modality, fully integrated end-to-end approach to drive collaborations and services across all phases of drug discovery and development – from discovery of novel targets to achieving Proof of Concept in the clinic and into commercial manufacturing. We aspire to contribute data-driven disease understanding and early disease relevance in humans to bring the probability of success up. We select the right modality, which is then propelled forward on our platforms by our passionate people striving for the fastest and most effective ways towards patient impact. This is enabled by convergence of human ingenuity with data and AI. We also offer specific solutions, products, and CRO/CDMO-like services, always in support of the Biopharma R&D innovator. Our more than 4,000 scientists work closely with numerous partners concurrently, delivering fully integrated research and development portfolios or individual projects with the highest quality standards and efficiency, coupled with great science, passion, engagement, and communication.
