Synthetic Organic and Medicinal Chemist

We are currently looking for a Synthetic Organic and Medicinal Chemist to join a leading Drug Discovery company based in the Nottinghamshire area. As the Synthetic Organic and Medicinal Chemist you will be responsible for the following:
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your duties as the Synthetic Organic and Medicinal Chemist will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:
1. Carry out chemical / organic synthesis whilst maintaining the highest levels of health and safety and adhering to good laboratory practices at all times.
2. You will utilise your scientific expertise to design and implement novel synthetic routes to challenging clinical targets and drive project progress through innovative medicinal chemistry problem solving.
3. You will also need to complete written reports to represent results to a high standard.
4. As the synthetic organic chemist, you will also need to communicate and present your work at meetings and represent the company.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
1. PHD in Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry or BSc/MSc in Chemistry with drug discovery experience in industry.
2. Proven industry experience in drug discovery and project leadership.
3. A working knowledge and practical experience with designing and executing complex synthetic routes.
Key Words: Synthetic, Organic, Medicinal, Chemistry, Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Discovery.