Purification Scientist

3 months ago


Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom Biosynth Full time

We take great pride in our vast range of chemical and biochemical products, and our high standards are maintained through great people, who share our values, and want to do the very best job possible, every day.


We acknowledge the important part our team members, who are based over three continents with manufacturing laboratories in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Slovakia and China, and distribution centres in the United States, play, in our continued success.

​We are looking for a Purification Scientist to join our peptide production site.

Role and Responsibilitiesn​


Reverse-Phase HPLC purification of peptides and peptidomimetics (mg to g scale)nBasic equipment maintenance (Agilent) and liaising with service engineers.nMass spectrometry analysisnColumn testing and maintenancenTroubleshooting and ability to embrace challenging purifications.

Must be able to handle several projects and multi-task, ensure prioritization and timely execution of the projects. Should be enthusiastic, analytically minded, very organized, detail orientated and have excellent communication skills. This is not a research position; it is a fast-paced manufacturing role.

Requirements

Previous experience in an industrial environment is essentialnMSc or BSc in chemistry or analytical chemistry is requirednPrior experience in HPLC analysis/purification and Mass Spectrometry essentialnGood knowledge of key analytical and purification techniques – scientific curiosity and drive

Benefits

Biosynth offers a range of benefits including:


Competitive salary with annual salary reviews and annual discretionary performance bonuses.nCareer progression opportunities within our rapidly expanding company.nFlexible working hours.n33 days of holiday (including bank holidays).nPension contributions.nHealth cashback plan.nDiscount platform.nLife Assurance.nEnhanced Maternity/Paternity leave package.nCycle to Work Scheme.

About us

Biosynth is an innovative life sciences reagents, custom synthesis and manufacturing services company headquartered in Staad, Switzerland. We are by scientists, for scientists, securing supply chains with consistent quality, across the globe.

As a trusted supplier, manufacturer and partner to the pharmaceutical, life science and diagnostic industries, as well as food, agrochemical and cosmetic customers, we have facilities on three continents and a rapid global distribution network.

Our main production laboratories are located in Switzerland, the UK, Slovakia and China, with peptide and antibody production in the US, the Netherlands.

Bioconjugation projects are carried out in Germany, Enzyme projects are based in Austria and biological IVD reagents in Ireland.

Recruitment agencies - we are unable to accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters. We do not use recruitment agencies to recruit for our roles.