Scientist Alderley Edge, England
Job description
SCIENTIST - BACTERIAL GENE MUTATION (AMES) TEAM
Full time, permanent
Alderley Park, Cheshire
Do you have experience in microbiology techniques that you would like to put to good use in a new role? We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Scientist to join our bacterial mutation toxicology team.
This role is within an established and supportive team where you will work closely with our highly experienced Study Directors. For the successful applicant, the role presents opportunities to develop new skills as a toxicologist within a Contract Research Organisation (CRO) environment and has scope for career progression within an innovative and fast-growing business.
About us
Gentronix is located at Alderley Park in the north-west UK. We are committed to helping our clients develop safer chemicals and medicines, using innovative screening platforms as well as GLP regulatory tests to detect hazard, to understand mode-of-action, and help manage risk.
Comprising >35 toxicologists with a range of experiences from within the pharmaceutical, agrochemical and CRO industries, our team has extensive expertise in the fields of genetic and skin toxicology. Our ambition to become the leading provider of predictive and preclinical toxicology products and services across a variety of industry sectors.
The benefits
- Competitive salary, depending on experience
- Pension scheme offering an 8% employer’s contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible working in a company with great team spirit
- Employee assistance programme and services (Bravo Benefits)
One of the key priorities for Gentronix is to develop and retain staff within the business to build a strong and knowledgeable team. We offer training, personal development opportunities and routes for career progression across all our teams.
Your role
Working closely with our great team of highly committed scientists, you’ll perform and deliver high quality in vitro toxicology studies. You will operate within the bacterial mutation assay team to deliver both non-GLP and GLP compliant studies ranging in format from medium-throughput screening assays to detailed regulatory experiments, based on OECD test guideline 471.
Specifically, you will:
- Take an active role in the performance and delivery of high-quality preclinical toxicology studies
- Work closely with the relevant Study Director to ensure efficient and timely performance of assays, maintaining turnaround times and helping us to meet study deadlines; primarily in relation to bacterial mutation assays
- Take responsibility for aspects of experimental planning, paperwork and data reporting/checking.
- Learn, maintain and employ knowledge of the principles of GLP
About you
To join us as a Scientist, you will need:
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a life sciences laboratory environment and a life sciences degree or equivalent qualifications and experience
- To have good aseptic technique and strong practical skills
- To be able to demonstrate an understanding for the principles of toxicology and an enthusiasm for the application of these in both a screening and regulatory setting
- Ideally, to have prior knowledge and experience of the principles of GLP or other laboratory standards
- Good communication and interpersonal skills and a strong team player
- To be proactive and able to prioritise and manage workloads effectively
- Excellent attention to detail
- To be IT literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
Most of all, you will have a passion for the application of life sciences, be a diligent scientist, and have an ambition to learn, develop and join a fun, hard working and fast paced team.
You may have previously held the title of Laboratory Scientist, Senior Lab Technician, Scientist, Microbiologist, Study Scientist or Cell Culture Scientist.
Gentronix is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you are looking for an exciting career in science, please apply via the button shown.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: GTx/Jmc
