Scientist I - Ethical Testing Lab
Warrington, Cheshire
About Us
We're XCellR8, an award-winning organisation that is dedicated to developing animal-free testing solutions for the cosmetics and chemical industries.
We're committed to Xcellence, being Xtraordinary, Xemplary and going the Xtra mile to achieve outstanding results.
We are now seeking a Scientist I to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary, depending on experience
- 25 days' holiday per year
- Company pension
- Annual salary reviews
- Personal development plans and regular appraisals
- Access to high quality training and development
- Time devoted to supporting corporate charity efforts
- Team nights out and celebrations
- Wellbeing initiatives, including free fruit in the office
If you're a life science graduate who is passionate about pioneering ethical science and wants to be part of a groundbreaking team, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to the future of animal-free testing in our award-winning laboratory.
You'll be at the forefront of scientific innovation, developing cutting-edge in vitro solutions that are transforming industries and setting new standards in safety and efficacy testing.
What's more, you'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact on global testing practices in our state-of-the-art laboratory and office space, enjoying free car parking, an on-site canteen and coffee shop and easy access from the motorway network.
So, if you're ready to take the next step in your scientific career, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Scientist I, you will support the daily scientific activities within our laboratory, contributing to the advancement of animal-free testing through high-quality in vitro studies and routine laboratory maintenance.
Performing in vitro studies, you will demonstrate the safety and efficacy of products for various clients across different industry sectors, including cosmetics, biocides, medical devices, household products, agricultural products, and industrial chemicals.
You will be responsible for the routine maintenance of human cell cultures and the overall lab environment, ensuring that cell cultures are properly maintained and that the laboratory is well-organised and equipped for daily operations.
Additionally, you will:
- Assist in the setup of new test methods
- Ensure the timely completion of all associated documentation
- Engage in scientific discussions with the team
- Conduct non-regulatory studies and contribute to innovation of testing methodologies
About You
To be considered as a Scientist I, you will need:
- A degree in a Life Science subject
- The ability to comprehend and scrupulously implement the requirements of GLP and GDP
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines with confidence and ease
- Good organisational skills
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail
Experience with cell culture, flow cytometry, spectrophotometry, HPLC, in vitro toxicology tests, and GxP would be beneficial to your application.
Other organisations may call this role Graduate Scientist, Laboratory Scientist, Research Associate - Ethical Testing, In Vitro Scientist - Ethical Lab, Assistant Scientist, Laboratory Technician, or R&D Scientist.
XCellR8 are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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