Research And Development Chemist

14 hours ago

Sedgefield UK, Stockton-On-Tees, United Kingdom High Force Research Ltd Full time

High Force Research is an established CRO/CDMO based in Durham UK. Our core expertise is in chemical research and development, process optimisation, route design, scale-up and high-quality manufacture of niche, low volume, high value materials including GMP manufacture of novel APIs for clinical study. The main area of business is predominantly in the life sciences sector including pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics and imaging, however, work also extends into other sectors such as nanoparticles, polymers, paints, semiconductors and fine chemicals.


Due to growth within the business and an increase in demand for several products manufactured by HFR, we are recruiting an experienced Research & Development Chemist join the team. You will be involved in the synthesis and manufacture of novel organic materials, using analytical techniques such as HPLC and NMR, working within the quality assurance principals and procedures. Utilising your expert chemical knowledge, you’ll deliver on synthetic chemistry programmes by developing, optimising and scaling new processes, furnishing novel molecules that meet our customers key quality attributes.


You’ll build relationships across our company, collaborators and customers through participation in project meetings, collaborative research events and technical report writing. You’ll be encouraged to attend key professional development events so that your skills are continually refreshed, adding value to all of the projects you work on.


Requirements:

  • A PhD in chemistry with a focus on chemical synthesis or prior experience of working in a similar role.
  • A motivation to deliver success on every project undertaken.
  • The ability and enthusiasm to solve complex problems. A never give up attitude.
  • An expansive understanding and practical experience across different synthetic methodologies.
  • A sound knowledge of practical analytical techniques.
  • Experience of taking projects from early development through to proof of concept (mg to kg development).
  • Previous experience of working in a quality-controlled environment.
  • An interest in the application of emerging technologies within a contract research setting.
  • High level of attention to detail and a critical, inquisitive eye to analyse results.
  • Ability to complete thorough COSHH assessments and work safely in an R&D environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written.
  • The ability to build and maintain relationships and work well within a team.
  • Have some experience of gramme scale organic synthesis.
  • Strong attention to detail and a desire to learn.
  • Team player with a ‘can do’ attitude.
  • Flexible, adaptable and able to manage change.
  • The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the UK.


Place of work: Sedgefield, TS21 3FH, Bowburn, Durham DH6 5PF.

Flexible hours of work: 37.5 hours per week 7.00am/9.00am – 3.00pm/5.00pm but this can change due to the demands of each project.


Benefits:

Holiday entitlement: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays

Option to buy back additional holidays after 1 years’ service

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance/Death in Service Scheme

Continual Professional Development and Training

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Screening

RSC Membership



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