Assistant Scientist

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

**Job Summary**:
We are seeking an Assistant Scientist 1 to join our Immunology, Bioanalysis & Biomarker department located in Elphinstone, Tranent.
The team consists of a dynamic group of approximately 70 researchers that support our clients as they endeavour to bring novel treatments covering a wide range of therapeutic areas to patients. The multifunctional team ensures that clients are provided with accurate and reliable data to satisfy the regulatory expectations associated with bring new treatments to the market. This is accomplished using a wide variety of scientific techniques across the fields of Immunology, Immunochemistry, Cell Based Assays and Molecular Biology.
As part of the Immunology team, the successful applicant will be involved in the conduct of a wide range of flow cytometry studies and cell-based assays designed to support (pre)clinical studies. Your main tasks will include sample processing, operating state of the art flow cytometers, data management and reporting.
- The following are minimum requirements related to the Assistant Scientist 1 position:
- A BSc or MSc degree in Biomedical Sciences with good understanding of Immunology and Cell biology.
- Strong team player.
- Performs and thrives in a high-pressure environment.
- Will have basic knowledge of GLP/GCP.
- The nature of this work requires flexible working hours (including weekend shifts)

**Salary**: £24,876.69 per annum

Closing date: 16 January 2023

**Profile and Requirements**:
**About Safety Assessment**
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.