Cyprotex, an Evotec company, specializes in ADME-Tox and Biosciences including both in vitro (laboratory experiments) and in silico (computer modelling) approaches. Cyprotex was founded in 1999. The Company serves the Pharmaceutical and Biotech, Cosmetics/Personal Care and Chemicals Industries as well as academia and not-for-profit organizations. Over 1700 organizations trust Cyprotex for their ADME-Tox and Bioscience research needs.

The team is looking for a highly motivated Research Associate and/or Research Assistant that will be responsible for routine screening of compounds in various in vitro toxicology assays.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and conducting high and low throughput toxicology screens, processing data to a high quality of standards, and within specified time frames.
• To assist the Scientist with validation and investigative assays.
• To monitor and maintain stock consumables where required.
• To help with the validation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• To provide support to the Senior Scientist, Laboratory Supervisors and Senior Research Scientist when trouble shooting.
• Identifies, within their group, where support is required and manages their own time sufficiently to provide this support.
• To follow safety regulations and quality control procedures.
• To report any issues of concern and discuss/advise scientific strategy with the Laboratory Supervisor and/or Senior Research Scientist.

Qualifications

• BS/ MS in a relevant bio scientific discipline with at least 0-2 years experience working within industry (pharma or CRO).
• Effective communication and organizational skills, and the ability to troubleshoot and multitask under pressure of deadlines are important.
• Plate based screening is a plus.
• Cell culture experience is a must

Cyprotex, an Evotec company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.