Senior Organic Chemist

4 weeks ago


Compton, West Berkshire, United Kingdom Biosynth Full time

We take pride in our high-quality chemical and biochemical products, and our standards are maintained through collaboration with talented individuals who share our values and strive for excellence in their work.

Our team members, based across three continents with manufacturing laboratories in Switzerland, the UK, Slovakia, and China, play a vital role in our continued success.

Main Responsibilities

The primary objective of this role is to execute laboratory work according to provided synthetic routes and contribute to other projects when challenges arise during synthesis.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute laboratory work according to provided synthetic routes and contribute to other projects when challenges arise during synthesis
  • Design and develop chemistry for custom synthesis projects
  • Plan and execute synthetic programs independently
  • Work efficiently in the laboratory to meet project deadlines
  • Conduct characterization and data analysis
  • Perform all laboratory work in a safe manner and comply with regulations, adhere to company policies
  • Execute laboratory work for own project and deliver within given deadlines
  • Execute laboratory work according to provided synthetic routes
  • Prepare progress and final project reports
  • Manage 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-organized, and proactive 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 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.

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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