Senior Research Scientist

4 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Cortex Organics Full time £35,000 - £50,000
About Us

Cortex Organics is a rapidly growing Contract Research Organisation (CRO) offering high-end custom synthesis, route scouting, and synthetic problem-solving services to Biopharma clients worldwide.

Our team is closely linked with Oxford and academia, implementing cutting-edge methodologies and technologies into our projects to create an innovative edge over traditional chemical approaches.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and talented synthetic organic chemist to join our team as a Senior Postdoctoral Scientist. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimising routes to complex/novel structures, as well as executing these routes to produce high-quality final products.

Your work will involve managing your own projects, taking initiative in your work, and forming an integral part of our team. You will be exposed to a broad range of different chemistries, allowing you to further your wider synthetic skills and rapidly gain experience.

Applications are invited from experienced synthetic organic chemists coming to the end of their PhD or postdoctoral contract in the next few months.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, a generous bonus package, and an immediate start available. Our new labs are located at the Centre for Innovation and Enterprise, Begbroke Science Park, with good public transport links and a direct shuttle bus link from town.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, develop your skills, and make a real impact on both the science and the company.



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