Senior Scientist I

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 radiochemicals and of 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 radiolabelled 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, supervising radiochemical use, 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 implementing 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 (Ph D 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 is 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.