Scientist/Principal Technician - Compound Management

Charles River Laboratories ,
Saffron Walden, Essex
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Scientist/Principal Technician - Compound Management Req ID: 62536 Location: Saffron Walden, ESS, GB For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Scientist/Principal Technician in our Compound Management group based at Chesterford Park, Saffron Walden. You will be working as part of a growing team using a range of state-of-the-art liquid handling automation to provide high quality samples for experimental testing; supporting all projects running within Charles River Early Discovery globally, from Hit Identification through iterative Lead Optimisation campaigns aimed at discovering new medicines for our client's projects. Within Early Discovery at Charles River, we hold our own large screening libraries for delivery of High Throughput Screening campaigns, along with managing and curating proprietary libraries for our Clients, using industry-leading sample management software to deliver a fast, efficient and quality service. You will work in a challenging and dynamic environment that will provide the ideal opportunity to learn new skills in logistics, project planning, advanced robotics and contribute directly to progression of multiple drug-discovery projects. Further training and development will be provided as well as further opportunities to progress in your career. Main Tasks + To ensure accurate processing and delivery of test samples to assay groups across the organisation + To operate, maintain and troubleshoot state-of-the-art liquid handling automation and ensure the continuous and efficient operation of these systems + To ensure communication with multiple internal customer groups to enable accurate planning of project timelines for delivery to our client projects. + To drive the physical maintenance and replenishment of the Charles River compound collection according to the expected the life cycle. + Work and handle samples safely in line with all Health and Safety protocols Candidate Profile + Educated to degre level within a Life Sciences discipline. + Experience of working within compound management or sample management, either from industry or academia is essential + Evidence of a track record in working with automated platforms is desirable + Self motivated with demonstrable problem solving, you will be able to work collaboratively and be able to use your initiative + Desire to continue to learn and develop skillset in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment About Discovery Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 350 patents and 80 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market. About Charles River Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. With over 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion. At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approa

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