Scientific Associate - Chromatographic Bioanalysis

For 75 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.

We are seeking an experienced Scientific Associate for our Safety Assessment Group located in Elphinstone, Tranent. This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The responsibilities for the Scientific Associate position include:

• Use HPLC with MS detection for quantification of compounds in liquid matrices.
• Use MSD for ligand binding assays or equivalent for quantification of compounds in liquid matrices.
• Carry out experiments supporting method validation and routine samples generated within GLP and/or GCP regulatory studies.
• Follow written instructions (SOPs, protocols, analytical procedures) and document details to ensure compliance.
• Perform technical laboratory activities supporting client studies or procedures.
• Analyze data for quality and completeness, and verify results.
• Record data in compliance with company and regulatory policies to meet quality and accuracy standards.

The minimum qualifications for the Scientific Associate position include:

• A BSc in Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience with complex software packages is advantageous.
• Knowledge of sample preparation and chromatographic techniques.
• Good problem-solving skills, ability to work under tight deadlines, and accurate data recording.
• Effective communication skills.

What you can expect from us includes:

• Clear career progression.
• World-class training and structured progression schemes.
• Competitive salary.
• Private healthcare.
• Subsidized electric car scheme.
• Pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.
• Personal life insurance equivalent to 6 times your salary.
• Employee discount scheme across hundreds of retailers.
• Paid volunteer day annually.
• Free onsite fitness facilities and lessons.
• Discounted staff canteen.
• Free onsite parking.

The salary for this role is £27,163.48 per annum. The closing date for applications is 03 July 2025.

About Safety Assessment
Charles River provides exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities, and expert regulatory guidance to expedite preclinical drug development. Our team designs and executes programs to anticipate challenges and ensure a smooth journey to market, conducting approximately 300 IND programs annually.

About Charles River
Charles River is a global early-stage contract research organization (CRO) offering discovery and safety assessment services, including GLP and non-GLP, supporting clients from target identification to preclinical development. We also support clinical laboratory testing and manufacturing activities, enabling flexible drug development models to reduce costs and increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees across 110 facilities in more than 20 countries, we coordinate worldwide resources to solve our clients' challenges. Our clients include pharmaceutical and biotech companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions worldwide.

We are passionate about improving lives, guided by our mission, scientific excellence, and purpose. Our work has contributed to 80% of FDA-approved drugs in the past five years.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, actively recruiting talent from all backgrounds.