Associate Scientist

<h2>Job Overview:</h2><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Are you looking for a role with training and progression opportunities?</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Do you want to be responsible for the collection of data within our Cardiovascular Safety Pharmacology group?</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Are you analytical and have excellent attention to detail?</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As one of the world’s premier Contract Research Organisations, Covance by Labcorp's mission is to help build a healthier and safer world by providing research services for a multitude of organizations.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We strive to make a difference to people’s everyday lives by bringing essential products to the market and as an Associate Scientist at our site in Alconbury, Huntingdon you will play an essential part in making this happen.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The main responsibilities will include:</strong></span></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Adhering to strict timelines for on time delivery of data for the team</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Checking the accuracy of the data collected and ensuring this is put into specified formats</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assisting with preparation of laboratory equipment for the team</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Recording and Analysing electronic data</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">What Covance can offer you:</span></strong></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A competitive salary together with a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and pension</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Unsurpassed career development opportunities supported by exceptional people from across the globe with an energized purpose</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work with a variety of different clients on wide ranging projects</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">If you are looking to work within a supportive team, where there are real opportunities to learn, develop and progress then we would like to hear from you!</span></p><h2>Education/Qualifications:</h2><ul><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Educated to A level standard or equivalent in a Science related subject. Bachelor degree in related science field preferred</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience may be substituted for education requirements</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><h2>Experience:</h2><ul><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Previous scientific work experience desirable along with data acquisition and analysis, preferably working to GLP</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Be a strong team player</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Able to quickly learn new tasks and methodologies</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficient with computers and software programs, specifically ability to learn ones utilized for departmental data collection and analysis</span></li></ul>