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Cyprotex is an Evotec company specialising in ADME-Tox including both in vitro (laboratory experiments) and in silico (computer modelling) approaches. Founded in 1999, the Company serves the Pharmaceutical and Biotech, Cosmetics/Personal Care and Chemicals Industries as well as academia and not-for-profit organisations. Over 2000 organisations trust Cyprotex for their ADME-Tox research needs.

Cyprotex is currently seeking an experienced Administrator to support Sales, Marketing and Project Management teams. We believe the calibre of our people creates our success and this role would be ideal for an individual who has a background in managing and delivering events, lead generation and customer record management (CRM). 

Primary Responsibilities:
• To provide support to the Project Management team for study management responsibilities: 
 Work order & proposal generation, checking of study related documents including proposals, work orders, data tables and figures, reports and customer specific price lists and pricing tables
 To support the electronic set up of studies & compound management
 To facilitate the scanning and filing of fully executed hard copies, uploading all documents to CRM  Archiving of the job sheets and study documents and document retrieval for Client Audit

• To work with the CRM Administrator to carry our regular maintenance of the CRM data for the Marketing team, lead cleansing (converting old leads to contacts); updating CRM for bounce backs, unsubscribes and opt-ins
• To support the training programme for new CRM users
• To provide cover to Sales and Marketing, managing conference and workshop attendance for the UK and US businesses:
 Updating the events page on the website, event registration and sponsorship
 Monitoring stock levels of marketing materials; re-ordering and raising requisitions
 Facilitating the printing of marketing materials
 Sending out publications or guides requested via the website, and updating the CRM accordingly.  To support external bespoke sales and marketing events for Cyprotex, arranging venues, catering, speakers and delegate management
 Shipping booth and other marketing materials for conference and external workshops
 Post event follow up and lead generation

• To support the sales team with lead generation activities for sales visits, events and conferences: 
 To add entries into the Salesforce CRM from conferences, registration and download requests
 To run regular reports from the CRM for the sales team
 To coordinate sales meeting venues and requirements including catering both internal and external Additional Responsibilities (as and when required)
• To support internal and external meetings and training events for Cyprotex and Evotec UK, arranging venues and catering, visitor management
• To provide absence cover and admin support to Evotec (UK), also based at Alderley Park.
• The job will include other general administration tasks.

Desirable Knowledge:
• Customer Record Management (CRM) experience desirable, ideally with Salesforce
• Experienced systems user, predominately Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; intermediate level as a minimum
Skills and Abilities:
• Highly organised with excellent communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good timekeeping
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, with a degree of flexibility during periods of high volume
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

Rewards & Benefits
Cyprotex aims to encourage, support and recognise the excellent performance and behaviour of our colleagues. Our performance-based compensation policy applies to all colleagues of the Evotec Group companies. We offer a variety of benefits, and these include, amongst others, excellent pension benefits and service related holidays. We recognise that our colleagues have full lives away from the workplace and support working patterns that balance private life and career.

Career Development
As part of the Evotec Group, we grow through innovation, collaboration, nurturing our people and continuing to develop as a world-class organisation. We aim to recruit and retain the best because our work is challenging and requires the most competent of staff. Therefore we look for talented individuals from all walks-of-life, educational backgrounds and nationalities, to provide the expertise and dedication to enable us to continually achieve success in all that we do. We offer equal opportunities for people with or without, visible or non-visible disabilities.

If you are keen to be a part of our successful and growing global business, please upload your current CV and a covering letter to the website using the following link:
Submit your application here
Direct applications only - no agencies please - The closing date for applications is 30th September 2019.

Cyprotex, part of the Evotec group are recruiting a Senior Research Scientist to join our Bioanalytical Team based at Alderley Park, Cheshire, UK. The Bioanalytical team supports in vivo discovery pk studies, bioanalytical discovery projects and bespoke method development activities.

We are seeking an individual with extensive analytical experience ideally obtained within a discovery or bioanalytical environment either as a post-graduate or from working within the industry. A minimum of a BSc in a relevant field as well as hands-on experience of maintaining and using LC-MS/MS systems (Triple quadrupole and High resolution) in support of small and large molecule bioanalysis projects are required.

Primary Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Development of customised LC-MS/MS methods for analysis of potentially challenging compounds in a range of biological matrices including utilisation of reverse phase and Hilic chromatography
• Troubleshooting and system maintenance and co-ordination of engineer visits MS/MS and UPLC process optimisation for compounds using automated tools and established processes
• Leading training of more junior team members and contributing to scientific knowledge sharing.
• Contributing to our Quality System via preparation and review of SOPs Collaborating effectively with our Information Systems Team to design and implement automation and data processing tools.
• Seeking opportunities to form additional collaborative relationships
• Promote and support a continuous improvement culture

Additional Responsibilities may include:

• Line management including personal development of direct reports
• Scheduling of lab activities and resources for bespoke bioanalytical activities Flexing into other analytical areas to provide resource/cover given suitable training and supervision
• Working with assay scientists to maximise quality and throughput Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities Essential:

• Hands-on experience of utilising LC-MS/MS techniques for analysis of small and large molecules in preclinical samples from within a discovery, development or CRO setting
• Proven record of accomplishment in bioanalytical method development including good knowledge of MS, chromatography and sample preparation techniques.
• The ability to perform routine maintenance on LC-MS/MS equipment
• A high level of attention to detail and well organised with an ability to work without close supervision
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple activities simultaneously and to achieve timelines
• Motivational team player with a high level of dedication
• Extensive computer literacy including use of Microsoft Office Ability to rapidly learn new techniques and processes

Preferred but not essential

• Advanced LC-MS/MS maintenance skills. Experience with MassLynx™, Analyst™ or other Mass Spectrometry data acquisition software packages.
• A wider knowledge of analytical support in drug discovery/development (e.g bioanalytical method validation)
• A knowledge of DMPK/ADME assays within drug discovery/development

Qualifications
Minimum BSc in relevant scientific discipline covering chemistry.

Rewards and Benefits
Cyprotex aims to encourage, support and recognise the excellent performance and behaviour of our colleagues. Our performance-based compensation policy applies to all colleagues of the Evotec Group companies. We offer a variety of benefits, which include amongst others, excellent pension benefits and service related holidays. We recognise that our colleagues have full lives away from the workplace and support working patterns that balance private life and career.

Career Development
As part of the Evotec Group, we grow through innovation, collaboration, nurturing our people and continuing to develop as a world-class organisation.

We aim to recruit and retain the best because our work is challenging and requires the most competent staff. We look for talented individuals from all walks-of life, educational backgrounds and nationalities, to provide the expertise and dedication to enable us to achieve continual success in everything we do. We offer equal opportunities for people with or without, visible or not-visible disabilities.

If you are keen to be a part of our successful and growing global business, please upload an up-to-date CV and covering letter via the website using the following link:

Please submit your application here

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Monday, 30th September 2019. Applicants will need to be available for interview w/c 7th October 2019.

Direct applications only – no agencies please.

Cyprotex, part of the Evotec Group, are recruiting for experienced talent, at Scientist/Senior Scientist level, to join our Drug Metabolism team based at Alderley Park, Cheshire, UK.

It’s the calibre of our people that creates our success and this role would be ideal for an individual with drug metabolism experience, to work in a lab-based role within a fast-paced commercial environment.

As an integral member of the Drug Metabolism team you will work closely with other laboratory staff to ensure that experimental aspects of in vitro drug metabolism studies are performed to a high standard and within scheduled time frames. Dependent on experience you may also be responsible for efficiently and effectively planning and managing people, equipment and assays to meet client demand.

Principal Accountabilities
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Supporting high and low throughput in vitro drug metabolism studies eg metabolic stability, reaction phenotyping, enzyme inhibition and enzyme induction assays, for commercial as well as research and development activities.
• Planning and conducting both routine and bespoke ADME assays to a high standard and within specified timelines.
• Supporting assay development and validation.
• Proactively looking for improvement opportunities within the group’s processes and assays
• Coaching and mentoring other members of the team.

Experience
Applicants will have a BSc in the life science field with at least 2 years’ experience working within a laboratory environment with relevant experience in biochemical assays. Direct experience of ADME assays such as metabolic stability, Cytochrome P450 inhibition, Cytochrome P450 induction is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of general laboratory processes is essential and experience of automated liquid handling systems, such as Tecan Evo platform, or LC-MS/MS analysis would be advantageous. Dependent on the role additional line management, supervising or mentoring experience is beneficial.

Skills & Competencies
• Highly self-motivated and personable.
• Able to communicate effectively within a team environment.
• Able to organise daily tasks, to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• Possess excellent attention to detail, performing work to an exceptionally high standard, and within company and statutory safety regulations.
• Able to use initiative to solve problems and troubleshoot
• Comfortable with adapting to changing work priorities.
• Should be computer literate with previous experience using Microsoft Office.   Development Opportunities
• To gain a sound understanding of the theory behind a broad range of in vitro drug metabolism assays including assay design and validation.
• To understand the application of in vitro drug metabolism results, and ADMET data in general, to early drug discovery and development.
• To work in a highly motivated, dynamic commercial environment.

Rewards & Benefits
Cyprotex aims to encourage, support and recognise the excellent performance and behaviour of our colleagues. Our performance-based compensation policy applies to all colleagues of the Evotec Group companies. We offer a variety of benefits and these include, amongst others, excellent pension benefits and service related holidays. We recognise that our colleagues have full lives away from the workplace and support working patterns that balance private life and career.

Career Development
As part of the Evotec Group, we grow through innovation, collaboration, nurturing our people and continuing to develop as a world-class organisation.

Our work is challenging and requires the most competent staff, therefore we aim to recruit and retain the best. We look for talented individuals from all walks of life, educational backgrounds and nationalities to provide the expertise and dedication to enable us to continually achieve success in all that we do. We offer equal opportunities for people with or without, visible or not-visible disabilities.

If you are keen to be a part of our successful and growing global business, please use the following link to upload your up-to-date CV and covering letter 

Submit your application here

The closing date is 30th September 2019

• Please note that we will interview suitable candidates as they apply, so please don’t hesitate to take the opportunity to submit your application as soon as possible.

Cyprotex, part of the Evotec group are recruiting a Senior Scientist to join our Analytical Team based at Alderley Park, Cheshire, UK.

We are seeking an individual with analytical experience to work on Metabolite Identification studies. Analytical experience should ideally have been obtained within a discovery or bioanalytical environment either as a post-graduate or from working within the industry. A minimum of a BSc in a relevant field is required. Hands-on experience of maintaining and using LC-MS/MS systems in support of small molecule Metabolite Identification projects is desirable.

Primary Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Development of customised LC-MS/MS methods to support Metabolite ID studies.
• Troubleshooting and system maintenance and co-ordination of engineer visits.
• Running the analytical phase of Metabolite ID studies with involvement in high-resolution MS/MS analysis, structural elucidation and reporting.
• Setup and running of reactive metabolite assays including analysis and reporting.
• Contributing to our Quality System via preparation and review of SOPs.
• Collaborating effectively with our Information Systems Team to implement data processing tools. Seeking opportunities to form additional collaborative relationships.
• Promote and support a continuous improvement culture.

Additional Responsibilities may include:
• Contributing to the scheduling of lab activities and resources.
• Flexing into other analytical areas to provide resource/cover given suitable training and supervision.
• Working with assay scientists to maximise quality and throughput. Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities Essential:
• Experience of performing metabolite identification studies including structural elucidations based on LC-MS/MS data interpretation.
• Hands-on experience of utilising LC-MS/MS techniques for analysis of small and large molecules in invitro and invivo samples from within a discovery, development or CRO setting.
• The ability to perform troubleshooting and routine maintenance on LC-MS/MS equipment.
• A high level of attention to detail and well organised with an ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple activities simultaneously and to achieve timelines.
• Motivational team player with a high level of dedication.
• Extensive computer literacy including use of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn new techniques and processes at a fast pace.

Preferred but not essential
• Knowledge of invitro and in-vivo ADME assays used for metabolite profiling together with an understanding of compound structural changes that result in phase 1 and 2 metabolites formed in these assays.
• Advanced LC-MS/MS maintenance skills.
• Experience or knowledge of radiolabelled metabolite identification studies
• Experience with MassLynx™, Analyst™ or other Mass Spectrometry data-acquisition software packages.
• Experience of metabolite profiling software e.g. Metabolynx, Metabolite Pilot, Metasense
• A wider knowledge of analytical support in drug discovery/development (e.g. bioanalytical method validation).
• A knowledge of DMPK/ADME assays within drug discovery/development.

Qualifications
• Minimum BSc in relevant scientific discipline covering chemistry.

Rewards and Benefits
Cyprotex aims to encourage, support and recognise the excellent performance and behaviour of our colleagues. Our performance-based compensation policy applies to all colleagues of the Evotec Group companies. We offer a variety of benefits, which include amongst others, excellent pension benefits and service related holidays. We recognise that our colleagues have full lives away from the workplace and support working patterns that balance private life and career.

Career Development
As part of the Evotec Group, we grow through innovation, collaboration, nurturing our people and continuing to develop as a world-class organisation.

We aim to recruit and retain the best because our work is challenging and requires the most competent staff. We look for talented individuals from all walks-of life, educational backgrounds and nationalities, to provide the expertise and dedication to enable us to achieve continual success in everything we do. We offer equal opportunities for people with or without, visible or not-visible disabilities.

If you are keen to be a part of our successful and growing global business, please upload your current CV and a covering letter via the website, using the following link:

Submit your application here 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Monday 30th September 2019. Applicants will need to be available for interview w/c 7th October 2019.

Direct applications only – no agencies please.

Senior Scientist

Main Scope of Role:
A Senior Scientist has the proven skills of a scientist, designing, directing and executing studies. They are responsible for collaborating with technical teams, supervising, mentoring and training staff.

Key Responsibilities or Core Accountabilities:
·       Running routine and bespoke in vitro ADME assays either manually or using liquid handling robots
·       Sample analysis via LC-MS/MS or LC-ToFMS, including troubleshooting instrumentation
·       Assay development and troubleshooting
·       Planning, design and execution of non-standard experimental work
·       Demonstrates ability to use scientific knowledge in data analysis, interpretation and troubleshooting
·       Leading improvement or research projects
·       Interacting with our Information Systems Team to drive automation and data processing tools
·       Proactively looking for improvement opportunities within processes and assays
·       Coaching and mentoring other members of the team on assay execution and data analysis
·       Responsible for efficiently planning and managing people, equipment and assays to meet client demands.

Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities:
·       Highly self-motivated and personable.
·       Able to communicate effectively within a team environment.
·       Possess excellent attention to detail, performing work to an exceptionally high standard, and within company and statutory safety regulations.
·       Able to use initiative to solve problems and troubleshoot.
·       Comfortable with adapting to changing work priorities.
·       Self-motivated, enthusiastic, cooperative and reliable
·       Able to manage multiple activities and priorities simultaneously to achieve tight deadlines. 
·       Able to demonstrate strong communication, commitment and leadership skills to organise and motivate a team to continually deliver high quality data in fast-paced environment. 
·       Should be computer literate with previous experience using Microsoft Office.
·       Good verbal communication skills
·       Good written skills

Education, Qualifications and Experience:
·       Applicants will have a minimum of a BSc or MSc in a life science or chemistry field, with significant experience working within a laboratory environment with relevant experience in biochemical assays.
·       Direct experience in one or more of the following areas is required: in vitro ADME assays, liquid handling robotics, LC-MS/MS or LC-ToFMS analysis and subsequent data analysis.  Experience could be from within a Pharmaceutical company, Biotech, CRO or academia.
·       Line management and/or coaching, mentoring experience is desirable ·       Experience of working in the field of biomimetic chromatography would be advantageous.

Other Information:
Employees must adhere to all applicable company policies and procedures. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Willingness and ability to work non-standard business hours, such as evenings, weekends and holidays, on an as-needed basis is required. Employees must be able to use good judgment and effectively deal with difficult situations, multiple demands and changing priorities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The time devoted to the activities listed may be changed and other duties may be assigned.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please post your CV and a covering letter via the Evotec website, using the following link:

Submit your application here

Cyprotex is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Scientist I

Key Responsibilities or Core Accountabilities:
• Running routine in vitro ADME assays either manually or using liquid handling robots
• Sample analysis via LC-MS/MS or LC-ToFMS, including troubleshooting instrumentation
• Assay development and troubleshooting
• Laboratory support including ordering, equipment calibration and validation
• Contributing to our Quality System via preparation of SOP’s
• Interacting with our Information Systems Team to drive automation and data processing tools
• Cell culture
• Planning, design and execution of non-standard experimental work
• Decision making around data processing and troubleshooting
• Leading improvement or research projects
• Training other members of the team

Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities:
• Highly self-motivated and personable.
• Able to communicate effectively within a team environment.
• Possess excellent attention to detail, performing work to an exceptionally high standard, and within company and statutory safety regulations.
• Able to use initiative to solve problems and troubleshoot with the assistance of other members of the team.
• Comfortable with adapting to changing work priorities.

Education, Qualifications and Experience:
• Applicants will have a minimum of a BSc in a life science field, or significant (> 1 year) direct industrial laboratory experience.
• Practical laboratory experience is required such as biochemical assay experience
• Direct experience/knowledge of in vitro ADME assays and/or biomimetic chromatography would be advantageous

Other Information:
Employees must adhere to all applicable company policies and procedures. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Willingness and ability to work non-standard business hours, such as evenings, weekends and holidays, on an as-needed basis is required. Employees must be able to use good judgment and effectively deal with difficult situations, multiple demands and changing priorities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The time devoted to the activities listed may be changed and other duties may be assigned.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please post your CV and a covering letter via the Evotec website, using the following link:

Submit your application here

Cyprotex is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Associate Scientist I

Main Scope of Role:
An Associate Scientist is a laboratory based position; responsible for performing and analysing experiments for research projects in collaboration with other scientific staff.

Key Responsibilities or Core Accountabilities:
• Running routine in vitro ADME assays either manually or using liquid handling robots
• Sample analysis via LC-MS/MS or LC-ToFMS, including troubleshooting instrumentation
• Assay development and troubleshooting
• Laboratory support including ordering, equipment calibration and validation
• Contributing to our Quality System via preparation of SOP’s
• Interacting with our Information Systems Team to drive automation and data processing tools
• Cell culture

Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities:
• Highly self-motivated and personable.
• Able to communicate effectively within a team environment.
• Able to organise daily tasks, to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• Possess excellent attention to detail, performing work to a high standard, and within company and statutory safety regulations.
• Able to use initiative to solve problems and troubleshoot with the assistance of other members of the team.
• Comfortable with adapting to changing work priorities
• Should be computer literate with previous experience using Microsoft Office.
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good written skills

Education, Qualifications and Experience:
• Applicants will have a minimum of BSc in a life science or chemistry subject preferably with experience of working within a laboratory environment
• Previous experience of working in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous: ADMET assays, working with automated liquid handling systems, high performance liquid chromatography or Mass Spectrometry.

Other Information:
Employees must adhere to all applicable company policies and procedures. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Willingness and ability to work non-standard business hours, such as evenings, weekends and holidays, on an as-needed basis is required. Employees must be able to use good judgment and effectively deal with difficult situations, multiple demands and changing priorities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The time devoted to the activities listed may be changed and other duties may be assigned.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please post your CV and a covering letter via the Evotec website, using the following link:

Submit your application here

Cyprotex is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Cyprotex, part of the Evotec Group, are recruiting for experienced talent, at a Scientist level, to join our growing Permeability & Transporter team based at Alderley Park, Cheshire, UK.

It is the calibre of our people, that creates our success and this position would be ideal for an individual with permeability/drug transporter assay experience to work in a lab-based role within a fast-paced commercial environment. As an integral member of the Permeability and Transporter team, you will work closely with other laboratory staff to ensure that experimental aspects of in vitro permeability and transporter studies are performed to a high standard and within scheduled timeframes.

Principal Accountabilities
· Support high and low throughput permeability screening and uptake/efflux transporter profiling assays for commercial as well as research and development activities.
· Responsible for planning and conducting both routine and bespoke ADME assays, and processing data to a high quality, within specified time frames to tight deadlines.
· To assist with assay development projects, proactively looking to improve performance and efficiency of team.
· To work closely with the Information Systems team to improve internal systems and processes.
· Help support and train Associate Scientists within the team.
· To monitor and maintain stock consumables where required.
· To be responsible for the validation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
· Perform cell culture using aseptic techniques.
· Assist in data interpretation.
· To follow safety regulations and quality control procedures.

Experience
· Minimum of BSc in life science field with minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a laboratory environment, or a PhD. (with relevant lab experience in life science/biochemical assays), preferably with direct experience in permeability and/or transporter assays such as Caco-2/MDCK-MDR1 and/or cell/vesicle-based transporter uptake studies via radiometric or LC-MS/MS endpoints.
· Strong knowledge of general laboratory processes is essential and experience in cell culture techniques is desirable.
· Experience of working with automated liquid handling systems such as Tecan EVO platform would be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies
· Highly self-motivated and personable.
· Able to communicate effectively within a team environment.
· Able to organise daily tasks, to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
· Possess excellent attention to detail, performing work to an exceptionally high standard, and within company and statutory safety regulations.
· Able to use initiative to solve problems and troubleshoot with the assistance of other members of the team.
· Comfortable with adapting to changing work priorities.
· Should be computer literate with previous experience using Microsoft Office.

If you are interested in this position please upload yur current V and a covering letter to thee website at www.evotec.co, using the following llink:

Submit your application here

The closing date for this vacancy is 25th September 2019.

Other Information:
Employees must adhere to all applicable company policies and procedures. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Willingness and ability to work non-standard business hours, such as evenings, weekends and holidays, on an as-needed basis is required. Employees must be able to use good judgment and effectively deal with difficult situations, multiple demands and changing priorities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The time devoted to the activities listed may be changed and other duties may be assigned.

Cyprotex is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Visit the Evotec website to see the current vacancies

https://recruitment.evotec.com/Vacancy.aspx