Principal Chemist

LGC; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the field of synthetic organic chemistry is seeking a PhD-qualified chemist to lead innovative research projects. The successful candidate will design and optimize synthetic routes while providing technical support for product development, and will mentor junior team members. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects within a rapidly growing environment, engaging effectively with cross-functional teams and representing the organization at scientific conferences.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an industrial lab setting.
• Expert understanding in solid-phase oligonucleotide chemistry.
• Knowledge of nucleic acid chemistry and related types.

Responsibilities

• Lead synthetic research projects and optimize existing processes.
• Provide technical support during custom synthesis and manufacture.
• Mentor less experienced chemists and contribute to product development.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Job description

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1. Lead synthetic research projects; design new synthetic routes, improve existing routes, conduct syntheses, troubleshoot and optimize problem steps , participate in technical customer calls primarily around Custom Synthesis

2. Provide technical support to the Chemistry Team to ensure successful scale-up and optimization of existing procedures as required

3. Provide technical support during the manufacture of contract products : catalogue products as required

4. Prepare technical evaluations of custom synthesis requests

5. Support costing of Custom Synthesis for use by the Commercial Team to prepare quotations

6. Support the development of new products within the company

7. Review, optimize and define manufacturing instructions for impure/low-yielding processes

8. Contribute to the preparation of catalogue reagents, often within tight deadlines as required

9. Mentor less experienced chemists

10. SME on project teams with respect to synthetic organic chemistry, NAC products, oligo synthesis using these products and the analysis thereof.

11. Proven track record working as part of a cross-functional team

12. Demonstrated experience with development and implementation of new technologies and technical processes that improve the quality, efficiency, and/or productivity of products and/or laboratory services

13. Effective communication skills with technical staff, peers, and management

15. Aptitude to work in a complex and rapidly growing company

16. Results-oriented, ensuring targets are met on time

17. Must demonstrate good professional judgement and reliability

18. Must be highly accurate and detail-oriented

Qualifications

• PhD. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, preferably related to oligonucleotide chemistry, with significant experience in an industrial lab setting
• Proven expert understanding and demonstrated excellence in solid-phase oligonucleotide chemistry
• Knowledge in synthetic organic chemistry related to not only nucleic acid chemistry but to related chemistry types
• Project management skills in order to lead a variety of projects, including process improvements, new product development, and custom work.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking abilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to all levels.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Additional Information

May be required to represent LGC at Scientific conferences.