Scientist II - In Vitro Testing Lab
Daresbury, Cheshire

If you have experience of working in a regulatory laboratory environment, this is an incredible opportunity to help accelerate the world’s transition to 100% animal-free testing.

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 Xtramile to achieve outstanding results. We are now seeking a Scientist II to join us at the prestigious National Innovation Campus at Sci-Tech Daresbury and support the day-to-day scientific activities of our laboratory.

The Benefits

- 25 days' holiday per year
- Company pension
- 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

Born from a great idea and a passion for animal welfare, XCellR8 has become a world leader in our field and we’re constantly pushing boundaries to find animal-free, cutting-edge testing solutions.

We provide the ideal environment in which to progress your scientific career. With a reputation for our innovative approach, we have Good Laboratory Practice certification, as well as a number of awards for our pioneering work.

Here, you will have the chance to help develop exciting new scientific techniques, work with some of the world’s top cosmetic brands and help to protect human safety.

So, if you want to contribute to important work that’s providing a more ethical and scientifically advanced alternative to animal testing, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Scientist II, you will carry out animal-free studies in order to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of test items.

Working closely with Senior Scientists, QA and other team members, you’ll play a lead role in setting up new test methods, troubleshooting technical issues and performing non-regulatory studies for clients.

You will also:

- Carry out in vitro OECD Test Guideline methods to GLP compliance
- Conduct bespoke non-regulatory safety and efficacy tests for clients from a variety of industry sectors, including cosmetics, biocides, medical devices, household products, agricultural products and industrial chemicals
- Contribute to the set-up of new tests and our ongoing R&D activities
- Process, analyse and communicate the results and data from experiments
- Perform QC checks on reports
- Carry out shift work if needed (e.g. to help maintain social distancing and H&S measures)

About You

To join us as a Scientist II, you will need:

- At least three years’ experience in a regulatory (GxP) laboratory environment
- Experience in any of the following techniques: cell culture, flow cytometry, spectrophotometry, HPLC and in vitro toxicology tests
- A degree (or equivalent) in a Life Science subject
- The ability to comprehend and scrupulously implement the requirements of GLP and GDP
- A commitment to the development and implementation of in vitro replacements for animal testing
- To be passionate about our mission, vision and values
- Great communication skills
- To be resilient and flexible to the demands of working in a busy laboratory environment

Other organisations may call this role Laboratory Scientist, Lab Scientist, Life Scientist, Laboratory Analyst, or Human Cell Culture Scientist.

Webrecruit and 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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Working hours: Full-Time