Apprentice Laboratory Assistant Alderley Park, England
Job description
Cyprotex, Alderly Park are currently recruiting for an Apprentice Laboratory Assistant to join our dynamic and adaptable Physical Chemistry team which supports one another through mentoring and coaching.
We work with clients ranging from small academic groups to large international pharmaceutical.
The team consists of people with varying levels of experience and areas of expertise, and as our business grows, we are looking for a Laboratory Assistant to support this expansion. Cyprotex will support you with relevant training, including access to apprenticeships, to enable you to build a successful career within our organisation.
Our Company
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. Cyprotex specialises in in-vitro and in-silico ADME-Tox services. This includes in vitro ADME screening to support discovery projects, regulatory in vitro ADME and DDI studies during preclinical and clinical development, specialist mechanistic in vitro human and animal toxicity models (e.g., 3D models and MEA electrophysiology) and PBPK/QSAR modelling expertise. As well as supporting clients directly, we have a strong focus on R&D.
Our Alderley Park site is set in the heart of Cheshire surrounded by a stunning 400-acre estate, open green spaces, and sweeping viewpoints, all within easy reach of Merseyside and Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Shropshire. Easy access to public transport.
Key Responsibilities will include
- To prepare, monitor and maintain compounds, stock solutions, buffers, and any other assay-related materials of relevance.
- To be responsible for the routine calibration of assigned laboratory equipment.
- To support the execution of assigned routine and bespoke assays.
- To ensure work is performed to an exceptionally high standard, within specified time frames, ensuring safety regulations and applicable QC procedures are strictly adhered to.
- Ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean and in proper working order on completing assigned tasks.
- Ensure that all errors and erroneous results are reported to your supervisor with minimal delay.
- To work with other stakeholders to ensure all laboratory waste is managed in the appropriate manner.
- Assist in the supervision and mentoring of trainees and other support staff when required.
- To participate in initiatives to improve group processes and make efficiency gains in assays.
- To ensure accurate and complete documentation of all activities as required by relevant SOPs and Quality policies
Education, Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent), in Science, English and Maths. A-Levels / BTEC or laboratory-based experience would be preferred but full training would be provided for any suitable candidate.
- Experienced working within CRO or pharmaceutical environment would be welcomed.
Please note, you will need to apply for this role through the Apprenticeship portal
Laboratory Assistant Apprenticeship – Physical Chemistry - Find an apprenticeship (findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk)
Job Types: Apprenticeship, Full-time
Salary: Up to £18,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Alderley Park: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 08852
