ApconiX Is Recruiting Target Safety Biologists (Associate /Senior Scientist)
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ApconiX is a team of safety experts, formed in 2015 by three scientists with the drive and ambition to create a world-renowned company. We are now looking to grow our team of experts by the addition of talented and dedicated life scientists who would enjoy this busy and dynamic environment. You will need to be flexible, collaborative and highly organised, and to approach your work with passion and a sense of fun. Because we are a growing company, this is a great opportunity to make a huge impact and be part of something special.
Alderley Park is the UKs largest science park in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside, close to Manchester and its International Airport (10 miles) and with direct trains to London every hour from Wilmslow/Macclesfield.
The Role:
We have exciting opportunities for graduate and post-graduate life scientists to join our target safety biologists. The Target Safety Group creates target safety assessments (TSAs) and provides guidance to our growing list of clients to make crucial decisions on progressing drug discovery projects. We compile and interpret relevant literature and bioinformatics to provide an expert view on risks associated with modulation of the biological target and their possible mitigation.
ApconiX has created a supportive environment to develop your career in drug discovery. As part of the role you will receive training in our TSA process and gain expertise in drug safety.
Candidate Essential Requirements:
- Qualified to BSc, MSc or PhD level in life sciences or similar
- Demonstrable capability for high-quality scientific writing
- Fluent English with excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex ideas
- Ability to curate and interrogate complex in vivo, in vitro and in silico datasets
- Committed to research integrity and ethical standards
- Working knowledge of drug discovery process
- Ability to work collaboratively with all internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to manage complex and conflicting deadlines
- UK right of abode
We are looking for full time employees to be ideally based at Alderley Park, but we are highly open to part time and/or flexible working. The company offers competitive pay, pension scheme, health and life insurance and generous holidays.
How to Apply
Please submit a CV with covering letter to careers@apconix.com by June 30th, 2023. For more information, contact ruth.roberts@apconix.com or james.sidaway@apconix.com. Interviews will take place in July or August 2023. Download the full job description Target Biologist Senior/Associate Scientist
