Medicinal Chemistry Lab Placement: Synthesis & Research

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

Descrizione del lavoro

Cancer Research UK is offering a 52-week, lab-based Medicinal Chemistry placement in Glasgow. You will join the Medicinal Chemistry team to perform synthesis, purification and analysis of novel small molecules, applying organic synthesis skills in a collaborative lab environment.

The role requires an undergraduate student in Chemistry or related field, with at least two years of study by August 2027, and eligibility to work in the UK. Start August/September 2027, 35 hours per week.

Competenze

• Undergraduate student studying Chemistry or closely related chemical science.
• Must have completed at least two years of study by August 2027.
• Experience with key organic chemistry techniques and lab safety.

Mansioni

• Synthesis, purification, and analysis of novel small molecules.
• Apply organic synthesis knowledge to experiments and interpret results.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks and data to required standards.
• Prepare verbal and written reports/presentations as required.
• Contribute to the day-to-day running of the lab and participate in group meetings.

Conoscenze

Organic chemistry techniques

Reaction setup

Purification: column chromatography

NMR analysis

Formazione

BSc/MSc/MSci/MChem in Chemistry or closely related

Descrizione del lavoro

Cancer Research UK is offering a 52-week, lab-based Medicinal Chemistry placement in Glasgow. You will join the Medicinal Chemistry team to perform synthesis, purification and analysis of novel small molecules, applying organic synthesis skills in a collaborative lab environment.

The role requires an undergraduate student in Chemistry or related field, with at least two years of study by August 2027, and eligibility to work in the UK. Start August/September 2027, 35 hours per week.