Medicinal Chemistry Lab Placement - 1 Year (Glasgow)

Cancer Research UK (CRUK); Glasgow; In loco; GBP 22.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cancer Research UK is offering a 52-week, lab-based student placement in Medicinal Chemistry at the CRUK Scotland Institute in Glasgow. The role focuses on organic synthesis, purification, and analysis of novel small molecules, with opportunities to work alongside an expert team and contribute to greener chemistry approaches.

Start date negotiable for Sep 2027. The placement is a full-time, 35-hour week position, with a salary of £24,000 plus benefits.

Competenze

• Currently studying Chemistry or related field with at least 2 years completed by Aug 2027.
• Ability to communicate data and progress to supervisor.
• Experience with key organic chemistry techniques and purification.

Mansioni

• Synthesize, purify, and analyze novel small molecules.
• Apply organic synthesis knowledge to experiments and interpretation of results.
• Maintain awareness of current scientific literature and developments.
• Provide verbal and written reports when required.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks and data to required standards.
• Follow health and safety regulations and assist colleagues.
• Contribute to lab operations and participate in group meetings.
• Contribute to experimental design discussions.

Conoscenze

Organic chemistry

NMR analysis

Purification

Lab safety

Data communication

Formazione

Chemistry (BSc/MSc/MChem)

Strumenti

NMR instrumentation

Column chromatography

Descrizione del lavoro

Cancer Research UK is offering a 52-week, lab-based student placement in Medicinal Chemistry at the CRUK Scotland Institute in Glasgow. The role focuses on organic synthesis, purification, and analysis of novel small molecules, with opportunities to work alongside an expert team and contribute to greener chemistry approaches.

Start date negotiable for Sep 2027. The placement is a full-time, 35-hour week position, with a salary of £24,000 plus benefits.