Concept Life Sciences is seeking an Associate Scientist/Scientist to join our in vitro ADME services team. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of ADME assays safely to a high standard. The role includes contributing to the design, execution, analysis, interpretation and quality control of studies across multiple ADME disciplines, including physicochemical profiles, drug metabolism and permeability. This is an exciting and diverse opportunity supporting the rapid growth and continued success to the ADME/DMPK team, working within our state-of-the-art laboratories at our Chapel-en-le-Frith site.
What you will be doing:You will primarily be laboratory-based, conducting both routine and bespoke ADME assays to generate high-quality, reliable data. Working closely with Team Leaders, you will help organise, perform, process and review experimental work, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to a high scientific standard. The role involves running both low- and high-throughput automated assays, as well as supporting the development and optimisation of new assay methodologies.
In addition, you will be responsible for the maintaining reagents and managing consumable stock levels. You will carry out routine maintenance and troubleshooting of LC-MS/MS and UV-LC systems, as well as Tecan robotic platforms, helping to maintain equipment performance and minimise downtime. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as you will work closely with colleagues across the team. You will adhere strictly to health and safety regulations, SOPs and safe working practices, while maintaining a clean, organised and efficient laboratory environment.
Development will be offered at every possible step, including internal mentorship and external seminars/conferences/courses, and innovation and independence are desired to contribute to this progression of our science and standards!
About you:In addition to a competitive salary, we provide generous holiday entitlement, a pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions, a health cash plan covering a range of therapy treatments, a cycle to work scheme, a retail discount scheme, death in service benefit, a discretionary bonus scheme, and free on-site parking.
You'll also have access to our BHN Extras platform, offering cashback, discounts, and tech/home purchases via salary sacrifice.
Colleague wellbeing is important to us; we offer 24/7 virtual GP access, emotional support services, and a comprehensive wellbeing hub. We're proud of our inclusive, supportive culture and provide a range of learning and development opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally.
About Concept Life Sciences:Concept Life Sciences is a multi-disciplined Contract Research Organisation based in the UK providing market-leading scientific services globally. Over the past 25 years, Concept Life Sciences and its heritage companies have played a pivotal role in guiding numerous clients along their path to clinical success and many of these clients have evolved into enduring scientific collaborators.
From our 4 sites across the UK, we provide world-leading expertise to the pharmaceutical, biotech, agrochemical, and material science industries. We have clients across Europe, Asia, and the US, who value our knowledge-based, science-led, and customer-focused approach.