Lipid Chemist for Next-Gen mRNA Delivery

OBN (UK) Ltd; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in East Hagbourne is seeking a motivated organic chemist to join their chemistry team. The successful candidate will independently design and synthesize lipid molecules and ensure high standards of laboratory safety while conducting cutting-edge research on lipid nanoparticle technology. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. or M.S. degree in chemistry and experience with analytical techniques. The role offers competitive company benefits including medical and dental insurance, life assurance, and 24/7 virtual doctor support.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

EAP

24/7 Virtual Doctor

Financial & Mortgage Advice

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in organic chemistry or chemical biology; or M.S. with 1-3 years of relevant R&D experience.
• Experience with analytical techniques such as NMR, LC-MS, and HPLC.
• Solid knowledge in synthetic organic chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize lipid molecules independently.
• Implement and manage high standards of laboratory safety.
• Research relevant scientific literature and chemical databases.
• Report and present R&D discoveries.

Skills

Organic chemistry expertise

Analytical techniques (NMR, LC-MS, HPLC)

Synthetic organic chemistry knowledge

Lipid synthesis

Education

Ph.D. in organic chemistry or chemical biology

M.S. with relevant R&D experience

Job description

A leading biotechnology company in East Hagbourne is seeking a motivated organic chemist to join their chemistry team. The successful candidate will independently design and synthesize lipid molecules and ensure high standards of laboratory safety while conducting cutting-edge research on lipid nanoparticle technology. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. or M.S. degree in chemistry and experience with analytical techniques. The role offers competitive company benefits including medical and dental insurance, life assurance, and 24/7 virtual doctor support.