Sample Management Lab Technician in Abingdon

Department: Sample Management

Location: Alderley Park, Macclesfield

Reports to: Team Leader, Sample Management

Responsible for: Junior staff, as may be assigned

Working Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Our Company

Cyprotex vision is to be pioneers of innovative ADME-Tox partnerships, driving delivery of safer and more effective medicines. With state-of-the-art facilities and technical expertise, we specialise in in vitro and in silico ADME-Tox services, providing a wide range of assays tailored to our client’s needs. This includes in vitro screening to support discovery projects, regulatory studies to support preclinical and clinical development, specialist mechanistic in vitro human and animal toxicity models and PBPK/QSAR modelling expertise. As well as supporting clients directly, we have a strong focus on efficiencies and innovation.

Our Alderley Park site is set in the heart of Cheshire surrounded by stunning 400-acre estate, open green spaces, sweeping viewpoints, all within easy reach of Merseyside and Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, and Shropshire. Easy access to public transport.

Cyprotex is part of the Evotec Group, a global leader in research. With state-of-the-art facilities and technical expertise, we provide innovative and bespoke assurance tailored to each of our client’s needs.

Main Scope of Role

As a Sample Management Technician in the Sample Management department, you will be responsible for the storage and timely provision of research samples to Cyprotex and Evotec projects. Both automated and manual systems will be employed to supply small molecules and larger biological modalities to scientists from internal and partner organisations. You will be primarily lab-based working collaboratively with our global Sample Management team and screening colleagues. You will deliver to agreed service levels with a strong customer focus, while contributing to the continuous improvement of our industry-leading capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Scientific

• Working as part of a team to deliver research samples in the requested format and to agreed timelines utilising both manual and automated processes.
• Managing customer orders using specialized informatics systems and responding to queries via email or telephone.
• To ensure that all errors and erroneous results are reported to your supervisor with minimal delay.
• Interacting with other EVOTEC Sample Management groups and Project Managers/Team Leaders to process global orders.
• To ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean and in proper working order on completion of assigned tasks.
• To monitor and maintain stock consumables, communicating with internal buyers and external suppliers.
• To ensure accurate and complete documentation of all activities as required by relevant SOPs and Quality policies.

• To treat all colleagues with dignity and respect.

• To participate in initiatives to improve group processes and make efficiency gains in Sample Management processes.
• To ensure work is performed to an exceptionally high standard, within specified time frames, ensuring safety regulations and QC procedures are strictly adhered to.

• To ensure appropriate Health and Safety procedures are always followed in the workplace.
• To participate in all training required to perform effectively in job role.
• To ensure that your personal training record is up to date and that any gaps are discussed with your supervisor.
• To complete time-sheets on time and in accordance with guidance from Finance.
• To actively participate in Evotalks and agree on personal targets and expectations with supervisor.
• Any other task that may reasonably be requested by your supervisor.

What we can offer you in return

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
• Pension on completion (but not subject to) of your 3-month probationary period. Contributions 5% for employees (salary sacrifice) and 5% for the employer. The employee can opt to increase their contribution, and the employer will match the increase up to a maximum of 7.5%.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days awarded on the anniversary, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Private health insurance with BUPA for the employee and their partner/family under the company scheme.
• Wellbeing support 24/7 and counselling services.
• Permanent health insurance provides 75% of the base salary after the qualifying period.
• Private dental cover, on completion (but not subject to) of your 3-month probationary period.
• Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme. This is a discretionary benefit.
• Career progression within the company, we have excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more!

Onsite Facilities

• The company pays for secure onsite parking.
• Restaurant, Café, and Gastro pub.
• Gym and workout studio, running, walking, and cycling routes.
• Good public transport links with the shuttle bus service.