In Vivo Scientist I - Anti-Infectives
Evotec
Macclesfield, United Kingdom
Role and Responsibilities
As Scientist I within the Evotec in vivo scientific team you will participate in the organisation, conduct, and delivery of pre-clinical studies to support multiple drug discovery projects.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure compliance with established procedures, protocols, and quality, regulatory, and safety standards
- Prepare for in vivo studies, including material preparation, facility setup, and microorganism cultivation
- Conduct in vivo procedures, process ex vivo samples, and provide support across multiple disease areas as required
- Adhere to Evotec guidelines for accurate documentation of laboratory experiments
- Contribute to data analysis and the writing of study reports
- Maintain a high standard of laboratory workspace organisation, supporting operational tasks such as compound receipt and inventory management
Skills & Competencies
- Enthusiastic and flexible, positive ‘go the extra mile’ approach
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to execute experiments in an effective and timely manner, reporting progress to senior scientist or study leaders
- Good attention to detail and excellent standards of data capture
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in IT, including routine use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and software such as GraphPad Prism
- Highly adaptable and able to work effectively in a fast-moving environment
- Ability to work with a closely interacting team to deliver to tight timelines
- A flexible approach to working hours, and willingness to provide out of hours cover depending on study requirements are essential
Education & Experience
- BSc (or equivalent) in a life sciences discipline with relevant focus OR equivalent relevant experience
- Experience with laboratory animal work is essential. Being a current UK Home Office Personal licence holder is also essential (PIL A, B & C)
- Experience working in a laboratory at containment level 2, working with bacteria, fungi or viruses would be advantageous
- Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry or CRO environment would be advantageous although not essential
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