Job Overview

Do you have expertise in small molecules drug discovery?

Have you got the desire to improve health and lives?

Charles River Laboratories are excited to be recruiting for a Senior Scientist I to join our High Peak, UK site. This is an onsite role; you’ll be expected to be onsite 5 days/week. 

This is an exciting hands-on role, where you’ll be at the forefront of developing new screening offerings across different modalities, with a particular focus on small molecules. You’ll be an experienced Scientist in this space already, with expertise in working collaboratively on projects across a variety of cell-based screening technologies. 

Job Description

What you’ll be doing:

•    Use the Retrogenix® Cell Microarray Technology to design, execute and interpret studies across a range of sample types and modalities, with particular focus on small molecules. 
•    Contribute to the development of new scientific capabilities by reading and applying current literature, methodologies, and emerging technologies; lead the development of new screening offerings across modalities with particular focus on small molecules. 
•    Act as a lead within the laboratory, setting standards for best practices and providing troubleshooting support across scientific and technological activities. 
•    Contribute to and independently deliver continuous improvement initiatives by proactively identifying and implementing innovative ideas to enhance laboratory efficiency, scientific capabilities and client offerings. 
•    Perform routine laboratory activities, ensuring accurate, up-to-date record keeping and maintenance of laboratory notebooks and data systems. 
•    Mentor, coach, and train junior scientists, supporting their technical development and ensuring skill progression. Review colleagues’ work to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency with scientific standards.
•    Collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams to support successful project delivery. 
•    Manage time efficiently, prioritising workload across multiple concurrent projects to meet deadlines. 
•    Communicate scientific findings clearly, both internally and externally where required, including presentation of results and recommendations. 
•    Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant scientific literature and best laboratory practices. 
•    Adhere to all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards, ensuring safe working practices, promptly reporting any incidents or concerns and implement new procedures/Risk Assessments where required. 
•    Demonstrate awareness of departmental objectives and organisational strategy; contribute to scientific community initiatives. 
•    Commit to developing both laboratory and non-laboratory skills; including scientific writing, presentation skills and Continuous Improvement.

Skills and Experience:

•    Educated to MSc level at a minimum (PhD preferred) within relevant discipline – Biology or similar
•    Proven hands-on experience in an industry-led scientific role, preferably within small molecule drug discovery projects.
•    Track record of working with radiochemicals in screening technologies essential 
•    Experience of working at another CRO/Biotech/Pharma company preferred. 
•    Any additional project leadership experience is highly advantageous 
•    Strong problem solving and communication skills, able to work in multiple project teams collaboratively 
•    Demonstrable skills in independent design and execution of high-quality experiments 

What We Offer You

•    A very comprehensive benefits package from day one, including a large pension contribution, private medical for you (and can add family members), private dental care, critical illness cover, bonus and more!
•    Global opportunities and strong career progression.
•    The chance to work on several varied projects and liaise globally and nationally with other business areas.
•    To be able make a difference to health and wellbeing of people.
•    To continue your own career growth.
•    Flexible working (in line with business need).
•    Parental leave.
•    Group Life Assurance and Group Income Protection.
•    Remote GP access 24/7.
•    Well-being support and initiatives.