We are actively recruiting for a Scientist to join our Analytical Sciences team based in Alderley Park.
As a Scientist you will be primarily laboratory-based, working with our highly skilled team to ensure that Analytical Sciences assays, both commercial and R&D focused, are supported to a high standard and within scheduled timeframes. In addition, you will support the training and development of staff, improving the team’s knowledge and processes.
Role: 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
Key Responsibilities
Scientific
- To conduct both routine and bespoke method development Analytical Sciences assays.
- To support senior team members with design method development experiments and demonstrate ability to apply scientific knowledge of LCMS technique and wider chemistry knowledge.
- To demonstrate ability to use scientific knowledge in LCMS data analysis, interpretation and troubleshooting.
- To be responsible for management of assigned assays, take ownership for the planning and delivery of these assays, communicating effectively with team members, PMs and key stakeholders.
- To maintain LCMS instrumentation, review of system suitability results on a daily, weekly and monthly basis and take action to ensure performance and minimum system downtime
- To ensure that all errors and erroneous results are reported to your supervisor with minimal delay.
- To keep up to date with relevant scientific advances and regulatory guidelines in the field of Analytical Sciences.
- To ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean and in proper working order on completion of assigned tasks.
- To monitor and maintain stock consumables, communicating with internal buyers and external suppliers.
- To ensure accurate and complete documentation of all activities as required by relevant SOPs and Quality policies.
People
- To coach associate scientists and other colleagues on assay execution and data analysis.
- To treat all colleagues with dignity and respect.
Business
- To proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and assay design and to support senior scientists to review and action these improvements.
- 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
- To ensure appropriate Health and Safety procedures are always followed in the workplace.
- To participate in all 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.
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.
***If you are interested in this position, please apply through our career site with your most up to date CV & Covering Letter***
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 method development and data analysis
- Knowledge of LCMS techniques
- Ability to maintain laboratory equipment
- Coaching and training skills
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.
