Research Scientist - Biocatalysis

ZipRecruiter; Bracknell; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A global agrochemical company is seeking a Research Scientist (Biocatalysis) to develop sustainable processes for small active ingredient molecules. The role involves collaboration across disciplines and offers the chance to shape workflows in a dynamic industrial environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Application and development of biocatalysis for chemical transformations.
• Reaction monitoring and development of assays.
• Collaborate and develop strong networks across scientific disciplines.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

PhD in biocatalysis or related discipline

Tools

UPLC

LC/MS

Job description

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

An exciting opportunity to establish workflows for 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 identification and optimisation of chemical transformations. This individual would need to be entrepreneurial and highly collaborative with the role involving cross-functional working and partnership.

The role would offer the successful candidate to experience working within an industrial environment, with an opportunity to grow platforms and shape workflows for biocatalytic process development applied to chemical manufacture.

Job Responsibilities:

• Application and development of biocatalysis for chemical transformations within an industrial environment.
• Reaction monitoring including the development of appropriate assays (e.g. UPLC, LC/MS) to detect hits, intermediates and products.
• An understanding of biocatalytic reactions, mechanisms and kinetic behaviours. Awareness of enzyme evolution, preparation and scale-up is desired.
• Quantitative and creative approach to scientific problem solving.
• An ability to collaborate and develop strong networks across scientific disciplines.

Essential Requirements:

• PhD in the field of biocatalysis or related discipline.
• Experience in biocatalytic retrosynthesis and developing biocatalytic transformations, with an understanding of enzyme evolution, synthesis and utilisation.
• Proficient in organic synthesis and quantitative chemical reaction analysis.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage across scientific disciplines.
• Good teamworking skills, organised and track record of delivering scientific research.