Scientific Associate, Chromatographic Bioanalysis
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Location: Elphinstone, Tranent. We are seeking a Scientific Associate for our Safety Assessment Group located in Elphinstone, Tranent.
Responsibilities
* Use UPLC with MS detection for quantification of compounds in liquid matrices
* Carry out experiments in support of method validation and subsequent routine samples generated within GLP and/or GCP regulatory studies
* Follow written instructions (SOPs, protocols, analytical procedures) and document details of steps carried out to ensure compliance
* Perform technical laboratory activities in support of client studies or procedures
* Analyze data for quality and completeness and determine if results are as expected
* Record data in compliance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements
Qualifications
* A BSc in a scientific related discipline
* Experience using complex software packages would be advantageous
* Working knowledge of sample preparation and chromatographic techniques would be advantageous
* Good problem solving skills and ability to work to tight deadlines and record data accurately
* Effective communication skills
What You Can Expect From Us
* A clear career progression
* World Class Training and a structured progression scheme
* Competitive salary
* Private Health Care
* Subsidised electric car scheme open to all employees
* Pension scheme including 8% employer contribution
* Personal life insurance equivalent to 6 times your annual salary
* Employee discount scheme – discounts across hundreds of retailers
* Paid opportunity to volunteer for one day each year
* Free onsite fitness suite and fitness lessons
* Discounted staff canteen
* Free onsite parking
Salary for this role is £27,163.48 per annum. Closing date for applications is Friday 12th September, 2025.
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. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We offer GLP and non-GLP safety assessment and discovery services to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. We also provide products and services to support clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. With over 20,000 employees in 110 facilities across more than 20 countries, we coordinate worldwide resources to resolve client challenges.
At Charles River, we are committed to diversity and inclusion and recruit all talent. We are dedicated to improving the quality of people’s lives and have supported regulatory approvals for many drugs in partnership with clients worldwide.
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