Laboratory Assistant

Are you looking to start a career that contributes to global drug discovery? If so, then we have a Laboratory Assistant opening within our Physical Chemistry (ADME) group that might be the opportunity for you
- This Role is open to anyone interested in an apprenticeship, see details below the main advert._

Role: Laboratory Assistant - Physical Chemistry, Permanent

Direct Report: to Senior Scientist or Associate Principal Scientist - Physical Chemistry

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

**Salary**: £20,200 pa, dependant on skills and experience, excellent benefits package plus annual bonuses

(apprenticeship salary £18,000 pa, bonus paid on completing training programme)

**Location**:
Alderley Park

, Macclesfield, SK10 4TG.

Our Company

Cyprotex vision is to be pioneers of innovative ADME-Tox partnerships, driving the delivery of safer and more effective medicines. With state-of-the-art facilities and technical expertise, we specialise in
_in-vitro_ and
_in silico_ ADME-Tox services, providing a wide range of assays tailored to our client’s needs. This includes
_in vitro_ screening to support discovery projects, regulatory studies to support preclinical and clinical development, specialist mechanistic
_in vitro_ human and animal toxicity models and PBPK/QSAR modelling expertise. As well as supporting clients directly, we strongly 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.

As a result of year-on-year success within the company and continued business growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team of 18+ Physical Chemistry scientists. The team is responsible for delivering high-quality aqueous solubility, lipophilicity, aqueous chemical stability, and matrix-binding data to our clients, supporting their drug discovery activities.

Role as our Laboratory Assistant

As our Laboratory Assistant, you will be part of 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.

Key Responsibilities
- 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 mínimal 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
- Experienced working within CRO or pharmaceutical environment would be welcomed.

What we can offer you in return

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package
- 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
- 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 a gastro pub
- Gym and workout studio, running, walking, and cycling routes
- Good public transport links with the shuttle bus service.

This Role is open to anyone interested in an apprenticeship

If you are interested in an apprentic