Analytical Scientist I

Are you an early-career scientist looking to develop your analytical skills and build your career in a contract research organisation? If you have experience with HPLC-UV and formulation sample analysis, we’d love to hear from you!

At Scantox Manchester, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to genetic toxicology studies, carrying out method development, validation and dose formulation analysis. This is a great opportunity to build on your existing laboratory experience and develop your expertise within a specialist CRO environment.

Your role

Reporting to the Associate Principal Scientist II, you will be performing method development, validation and sample analysis across a wide range of test items spanning pharma, agrochemical and other chemical industries. You will work closely with colleagues across the business to ensure that client studies are conducted to the highest standards and our excellent customer relationships are maintained. 

Specifically, you will:

• Develop analytical methods and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Be performing validation and test formulation analysis according to GLP.
• Be reporting analytical work within Scantox Manchester, liaising with study directors and Quality Assurance.
• Identify and report, out of specifications and deviations from study plan.
• Performing laboratory investigations and implementing Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA).
• Author and review Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist in the calibration and maintenance of analytical laboratory equipment.

About you

To join us an Analytical Scientist, you will need:

• An HND (Higher National Diploma) or a Bachelor's degree (BSc) in Analytical Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Some experience in the use of Empower or other Chromatographic Data Systems.
• Some experience in the use and troubleshooting of HPLC-UV instruments for dose formulation analysis, Quality Control batch release, stability studies or similar.
• A desire to learn or perform method development and validation activities including study plan and report writing. 
• A sound understanding of the principles of analytical science, regulatory test guidelines and their interpretation. Most importantly, you will be able to demonstrate a clear enthusiasm for the application of these in the development of safer chemicals and medicines. 
• To be a good communicator, comfortable and competent in presenting scientific data and methodologies to both an expert and lay audience.
• A desire to be strong team player and have excellent attention to detail.
• A passion for improving processes, assisting in training team members, sharing knowledge and experience.

About us

Scantox Manchester 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 a team of circa 70 colleagues 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/ocular toxicology. Our ambition to become the leading provider of predictive and preclinical toxicology products and services across a variety of industry sectors.

The benefits

• Company Pension Scheme 8% company contribution
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance x2 salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Retail discounts
• Mental Health Wellbeing platforms
• Financial Wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Shared Parental and Adoption

Scantox has a collaborative and supportive culture with plenty of opportunities for you to grow and succeed. We offer excellent training, personal development opportunities and routes for career progression across all our teams.

We are looking for someone in the early stage of their scientific career journey as a Scientist I. 

Scantox 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.