Research Scientist - Biocatalysis

TN United Kingdom; Bracknell; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A global agrochemical company is seeking a Research Scientist specializing in biocatalysis. This role involves developing workflows for sustainable chemical processes and requires strong collaboration and communication skills. Candidates should hold a PhD and have experience in biocatalytic transformations.

Qualifications

• Experience in biocatalytic retrosynthesis and transformations.
• Proficiency in organic synthesis and quantitative chemical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop biocatalysis processes for chemical transformations.
• Monitor reactions and develop assays to detect intermediates.
• Collaborate across scientific disciplines.

Skills

Biocatalysis

Collaboration

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

PhD in Biocatalysis

Tools

UPLC

LC/MS

Job description

Job Title: Research Scientist (Biocatalysis) - Global Agrochemical Company

Contract: 12 months (potential to be extended)

Location: Bracknell, Jealott's Hill

Salary: £20.18 per hour

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity to establish workflows for the development of biocatalytic processes for sustainable, small active ingredient molecule production.

We are looking for candidates with a background in biocatalysis (enzymes and/or microorganisms) applied to the identification and optimisation of chemical transformations. The individual should be entrepreneurial and highly collaborative, involving cross-functional working and partnership.

The role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work within an industrial environment, with the potential to grow platforms and shape workflows for biocatalytic process development applied to chemical manufacturing.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Application and development of biocatalysis for chemical transformations within an industrial environment.
2. Reaction monitoring, including the development of assays (e.g., UPLC, LC/MS) to detect hits, intermediates, and products.
3. Understanding of biocatalytic reactions, mechanisms, and kinetic behaviors. Knowledge of enzyme evolution, preparation, and scale-up is desired.
4. Approaching scientific problems quantitatively and creatively.
5. Collaborating and developing strong networks across scientific disciplines.
6. Holding a PhD in biocatalysis or a related discipline.
7. Experience in biocatalytic retrosynthesis and developing biocatalytic transformations, with an understanding of enzyme evolution, synthesis, and utilization.
8. Proficiency in organic synthesis and quantitative chemical reaction analysis.
9. Excellent communication skills to engage across scientific disciplines.
10. Good teamworking skills, organized, with a track record of delivering scientific research.