Associate Principal Scientist - ADME
Evotec
August 25, 2026
Remote friendly (Princeton, NJ)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
The Role: Associate Principal Scientist
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine in-vitro toxicology assays.
- Plan, perform, and report in vitro TOX studies for discovery and development stage compounds.
- Participate in experimental design; perform experiments; critically analyze, interpret, and report data to design next steps.
- Complete high-impact and high-throughput studies in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects to meet timelines.
- Establish new TOX assays and contribute to continuous improvement of current TOX assays.
- Guide junior scientists.
- Assist with data analysis and interpretation.
- Provide laboratory support (ordering, equipment calibration/validation) while adhering to the Quality System.
- Work with Project Managers to meet client requirements.
- Assist in running and maintaining robotic systems.
- Conduct quality review of peer data; assist in consolidating assay control and validation criteria.
Qualifications:
- PhD in a scientific relevant field with at least 3 years of related experience in contract research organizations, pharmaceutical industries, or academia.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted as a substitute.
Required/Preferred Skills:
- Experienced in High Content Assay development; imaging-based and MEA-based assays.
- Experienced in drug discovery/development.
- Broad understanding of TOX; experience with cell-based or biochemical assays.
- Strong oral/written communication; Microsoft Word and Outlook proficiency.
- Strong attention to detail; ability to communicate with peers and all levels of management.
- Ability to manage time and work independently; team-oriented.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base pay range: $93,500–$115,000 (salaried exempt).
- Discretionary annual bonus; Medical, Dental, Vision; short-term and long-term disability; company-paid basic life insurance; 401k company match; flexible work; generous paid time off and paid holiday; wellness and transportation benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine in-vitro toxicology assays.
- Plan, perform, and report in vitro TOX studies for discovery and development stage compounds.
- Participate in experimental design; perform experiments; critically analyze, interpret, and report data to design next steps.
- Complete high-impact and high-throughput studies in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects to meet timelines.
- Establish new TOX assays and contribute to continuous improvement of current TOX assays.
- Guide junior scientists.
- Assist with data analysis and interpretation.
- Provide laboratory support (ordering, equipment calibration/validation) while adhering to the Quality System.
- Work with Project Managers to meet client requirements.
- Assist in running and maintaining robotic systems.
- Conduct quality review of peer data; assist in consolidating assay control and validation criteria.
Qualifications:
- PhD in a scientific relevant field with at least 3 years of related experience in contract research organizations, pharmaceutical industries, or academia.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted as a substitute.
Required/Preferred Skills:
- Experienced in High Content Assay development; imaging-based and MEA-based assays.
- Experienced in drug discovery/development.
- Broad understanding of TOX; experience with cell-based or biochemical assays.
- Strong oral/written communication; Microsoft Word and Outlook proficiency.
- Strong attention to detail; ability to communicate with peers and all levels of management.
- Ability to manage time and work independently; team-oriented.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base pay range: $93,500–$115,000 (salaried exempt).
- Discretionary annual bonus; Medical, Dental, Vision; short-term and long-term disability; company-paid basic life insurance; 401k company match; flexible work; generous paid time off and paid holiday; wellness and transportation benefits.