Organic Chemist

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

Company Overview

NeoVac is a clinical-stage company building a new ground-breaking LNP platform to deliver better mRNA vaccines and treatments for various diseases. At NeoVac, we envision a world where mRNA vaccines and treatments are available to everyone and everywhere. We are applying science and technology to address some of the most serious conditions affecting humanity, including increasing antibiotic resistance, cancer, and viral illnesses. We aspire to be the leading life science company in this field.

We are looking for a highly motivated organic chemist with a background in synthetic organic / lipid chemistry to join our chemistry team in Milton Park, Oxfordshire, UK. The successful candidate will be part of the chemistry team and synthesize lipids as it relates to NeoVac’s novel Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) technology.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Designing and synthesis of lipid molecules independently.
• Designing, implementing, and managing high standards of laboratory safety.
• Research relevant scientific literature and chemical databases.
• Reporting and presenting R&D discoveries.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 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, HPLC etc.
• Solid knowledge in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Lipid synthesis & characterization would be beneficial.

Company Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• EAP
• 24/7 Virtual Doctor
• Financial & Mortgage Advice

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice, as per ever-changing business needs.

Apply via https://www.neovac.co.uk/careers