Synthetic Chemist II

3 months ago

Compton Berkshire, 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.

Main Purpose of the Job

The main purpose of this role is to execute the lab work following provided synthetic route and contribute with ideas and to other projects when problems are encountered during the synthesis

Key Responsibilities

  • To execute the lab work following provided synthetic route and contribute with ideas and to other projects when problems are encountered during the synthesis
  • Design and develop chemistry for custom synthesis projects
  • Plan and execute synthetic programmes independently
  • Work efficiently in the laboratory to meet project deadlines
  • Carry out characterisation and data analysis
  • Perform all laboratory work in a safe manner and comply with all regulations, adhere to company policies
  • Execute lab work for own project and deliver within given deadlines
  • Execute the lab work following provided synthetic routes
  • Prepare progress and final project reports
  • Management of Synthetic Chemist 1, Synthetic Technicians or industrial placement students where applicable

Candidate Requirements

  • MSc or PhD graduate chemist – (MSc with industrial experience after university would be required or PhD with no industrial experience would suit) Graduate industrial experience in synthetic organic chemistry only
  • Proven record in a wide range of synthetic chemistry.
  • Experience in carbohydrate, nucleoside or related research is an advantage.
  • Experience with scale-up chemistry (up to 20 ltr scale) would be desirable
  • Process chemistry experience would be desirable
  • Familiarity with a wide range of organic synthesis techniques
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivated, well organised, and pro-active learner.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Able to work within a team.
  • Knowledge of a wide range of purification techniques would be desirable

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 UK and the Netherlands. Enzyme projects are based in Austria, bioconjugation projects in Germany and biological IVD reagents in Ireland.

Recruitment agencies - We do not use external recruitment agencies to recruit for any of our positions. We will not accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters.

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