Organic Synthetic Chemist

Napp Pharmaceutical Holdings Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Synthetic Chemist to join their Analytical Services team in Cambridge. This role involves synthesizing and purifying critical impurities and reference standards, ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in chemistry, with a preference for a Ph.D. and experience in a GMP/GLP environment. You'll work in a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere, focusing on innovative solutions that impact patient care positively. If you're passionate about chemistry and eager to contribute to cutting-edge healthcare solutions, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Opportunities for learning & development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Degree level or higher in chemistry or organic synthesis required.
• Proven experience in chemical synthesis post qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality critical impurities and reference standards.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compounds meet quality standards.

Skills

Chemical Synthesis

Organic Chemistry

Documentation Skills

Analytical Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Organic Synthesis

Ph.D. in Organic Synthesis

Job description

• Location: Science Park, Cambridge (Site Based)

• Job type: Fixed Term Contract (12-Months)

At Mundipharma, we are proud of the work we do to bring innovative treatments to patients. We challenge ourselves constantly to deliver more for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees.

Working within the Analytical Services section of the Quality Department laboratories, a Synthetic Chemist will provide support to the reference standards team through the synthesis, purification and isolation of critical process and degradation impurities. Impurities will be synthesized to a high quality through chemical or chromatographic purification and qualified against primary impurity standards. Experimental work will be documented and proceduralized with focus on simplified workflows and maximized yields in accordance with site health and safety policies. Use of Quality Management System processes such as Change Controls, Deviations, CAPAs, and Quality Risk management procedures are undertaken.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of meaningful quantities of critical impurities, degradation products, and API reference standards in high quality to support the function of the quality analytical laboratory teams.

• Working with the Health and Safety team to ensure that all compounds and routes of synthesis are correctly evaluated, and decisions are documented. Researching the most efficient and cost-effective routes to the target molecules.

• Record, evaluate, and present data generated during laboratory work both internally and by third parties, by applying scientific knowledge, demonstrating a practical approach, and providing appropriate and innovative solutions.

• Work with Mundipharma Quality Management System processes such as Change Controls, Deviations, CAPAs, and Quality Risk management procedures as required.

• Collaborate with the Analytical Services and reference standards teams to ensure that all compounds are determined to be of high quality and suitable for their intended purposes.

Qualifications

• Degree level or higher specializing in chemistry and/or organic synthesis.

• Ideally Ph.D. with post-doctoral research in organic synthesis.

• Proven experience in chemical synthesis post qualification.

• Proven track record in organic chemistry within a pharmaceutical or academic setting.

• Experience working in a GMP/GLP compliant environment.

• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

What we offer in return

• Flexible benefits package.

• Opportunities for learning & development.

• Collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

Building an inclusive environment where people can thrive, grow and achieve their full potential is a priority. We believe this isn’t just the right thing, but also the smart thing to do, as we focus on making a positive difference for our customers and their patients.

About Mundipharma

Mundipharma is a global healthcare company with a presence across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Mundipharma is dedicated to bringing innovative treatments to patients in the areas of Pain Management, Infectious Disease, and Consumer Healthcare as well as other severe debilitating disease areas. Our guiding principles, centered around Integrity and Patients-Centricity, are at the heart of everything we do.

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Additional Job Description:

Primary Location: GB Cambridge

Job Posting Date: 2024-12-18

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)