Job Title: Synthetic Chemist II
Location: Compton, Berkshire, UK
Closing Date: January 2022
Jobs Start: February 2022
Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a graduate or PhD chemist to join our synthetic chemistry laboratories in Compton, Berkshire, UK. Our chemistry team works on a wide variety of synthetic targets such as carbohydrates, nucleosides, peptides, heterocycles and natural products. The projects in the lab also range from small milligram scale up to kilogram scale. The successful candidate will therefore have the opportunity to be exposed to many different chemistries and techniques. We would like to invite graduates and PhD chemists with a minimum three years of experience to apply.
Role and Responsibilities
- Design and develop chemistry for custom synthesis projects and catalogue products
- Carry out and accurately record characterisation and data analysis
- Work efficiently in the laboratory to meet project deadlines
- Prepare written reports for internal and external use
- Perform all laboratory work in a safe manner and comply with all regulations, adhere to company policies
- Share basic maintenance and housekeeping duties of laboratory equipment and chemistry laboratory areas
All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.
Requirements
- Graduate in organic chemistry or PhD chemist with a minimum 3 years of experience
- Proven record in a wide range of organic synthesis techniques
- A strong mechanistic understanding of synthetic chemistry
- Experience within carbohydrate, nucleoside or related research is an advantage
- Self-motivated, well organised and pro-active learner
- Able to work within a team, communicating confidently both in writing and orally, often under pressure to meet deadlines
Benefits
Biosynth Carbosynth offers a range of benefits including:
- Flexible working hours
- 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
- Shorter working days on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
- Pension contributions
- Fresh fruit at work
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Competitive salary with annual salary reviews and annual discretionary performance bonuses
- Career progression opportunities within our rapidly expanding company
About us
Biosynth Carbosynth® is a fully hybrid Research Products and CDMO Services company, and a global supplier of chemicals to a wide range of businesses including pharmaceutical, life science and diagnostic sectors. We pride ourselves on being world-leading experts in the field of enzyme substrates, carbohydrate and nucleoside chemistry. Our mission is to expand the reach of our expertise and provide it to innovators developing cutting-edge products that will improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide.
Reliability is one of our major strengths; we have promptly responded to COVID-19 and have maintained a stable supply of products during global emergency. We are well-prepared to deal with uncertainty and keep supporting the global scientific community with biochemicals today, tomorrow and in years to come.
Headquartered in Switzerland, with manufacturing locations at five sites spanning three continents, we are a global company entering an exciting period of growth. This role is located at one of our Compton, UK sites; our offices are situated on the high street of a small village, surrounded by the tranquil Berkshire countryside.
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this position, please upload a covering letter and your CV to : https://biosynthcarbosynth.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=e6d91e5a-4ba9-402e-acd2-7f2ba73f4f75
