In Vivo Scientist

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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

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