Synthetic Chemistry Specialist II

4 weeks ago


Compton, West Berkshire, United Kingdom Biosynth Full time
Position Overview

At Biosynth, we take immense pride in our extensive portfolio of chemical and biochemical offerings. Our commitment to excellence is upheld by our dedicated team members who embody our core values and strive to deliver outstanding results every day.

Our global team, with manufacturing facilities across multiple continents, plays a pivotal role in our ongoing success. We have laboratories in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Slovakia, and China, complemented by distribution centers in the United States.

Primary Objective of the Role

The primary objective of this position is to carry out laboratory tasks in accordance with specified synthetic pathways while also contributing innovative ideas and solutions to various projects when challenges arise during the synthesis process.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Execute laboratory tasks based on provided synthetic pathways and offer creative input for project challenges.
  • Design and develop chemical processes for custom synthesis initiatives.
  • Independently plan and execute synthetic programs.
  • Work effectively in the laboratory to meet project timelines.
  • Conduct characterization and data analysis.
  • Perform all laboratory activities safely, adhering to regulations and company policies.
  • Deliver results for personal projects within established deadlines.
  • Prepare progress and final reports for projects.
  • Oversee and mentor Synthetic Chemist I, Synthetic Technicians, or industrial placement students as applicable.

Candidate Qualifications

  • MSc or PhD in Chemistry, with a preference for candidates with industrial experience (MSc with relevant experience or PhD without experience).
  • Demonstrated expertise in a broad spectrum of synthetic chemistry.
  • Experience in carbohydrate, nucleoside, or related research is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with scale-up chemistry (up to 20 liters) is desirable.
  • Experience in process chemistry is a plus.
  • Proficient in a variety of organic synthesis techniques.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Self-driven, organized, and proactive in learning.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Able to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Capable of working collaboratively within a team.
  • Knowledge of various purification techniques is beneficial.

About Biosynth

Biosynth is a pioneering company in life sciences reagents, custom synthesis, and manufacturing services, headquartered in Staad, Switzerland. We are committed to providing reliable supply chains with consistent quality worldwide. As a trusted partner to the pharmaceutical, life science, and diagnostic sectors, as well as food, agrochemical, and cosmetic industries, we operate facilities across three continents and maintain a swift global distribution network. Our primary production laboratories are strategically located in Switzerland, the UK, Slovakia, and China, with additional production capabilities in the US, UK, and the Netherlands for peptides and antibodies. Enzyme projects are based in Austria, bioconjugation projects in Germany, and biological IVD reagents in Ireland.

Please note: We do not engage external recruitment agencies for our hiring processes and will not accept unsolicited CVs or communications from external recruiters.



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