Are you passionate about making a difference in drug discovery and development? This is an exciting opportunity to play a hands-on role in advancing preclinical research within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll gain exposure to cutting-edge science across multiple disease areas, contribute directly to high-impact studies, and work alongside a dedicated team that values innovation, quality, and teamwork.
Basic Requirements:
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Ability to execute experiments effectively and in a timely manner, reporting progress to senior scientists or study leaders.
* Excellent attention to detail and high standards of data capture.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Proficiency with IT, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and software such as GraphPad Prism.
* Highly adaptable and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong team player, able to work collaboratively to meet tight timelines.
* Flexible approach to working hours, with willingness to provide out-of-hours cover depending on study requirements.
* Experience working in a laboratory at containment level 2, working with bacteria, fungi or viruses would be advantageous.
* Being a current UK Home Office Personal licence holder (PIL A, B & C) would be advantageous although not essential.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* 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.
* Support operational tasks such as compound receipt and inventory management.
Facility Benefits
* Secure onsight parking
* Gym and workout studio
* Great public transport links with a shuttle bus service
* Onsight restaurant and café