Senior Scientist - Organic Chemist, High-Throughput Experimentation

• Senior Scientist - Organic Chemist, High-Throug...

Senior Scientist - Organic Chemist, High-Throughput Experimentation

Asymchem Group

17.04.2025

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Full Job Description

Company overview:

Founded in 1999, Asymchem hasgrown into a leading global integrated Contract Development andManufacturing Organization (CDMO), renowned for its innovativesolutions and commitment to excellence. Our mission is to drivesmarter, greener, and more cost-effective manufacturing to supportpharmaceutical and biotech research and commercialization. We recentlyannounced the acquisition of research laboratories and a smallmolecule API pilot plant at Discovery Park, Sandwich, UK, establishingour first manufacturing facility in Europe and expanding ourcapabilities to meet the needs of global clients. The Sandwichfacility will act as the flagship site for European R&D and we arelooking to recruit into key roles. This is a fantastic opportunity tojoin an innovative, collaborative, dynamic team of scientists and helpshape our operations and the future of our organisation.

What we offer

We offer competitive compensation,a flexible benefits package including health insurance, retirementplans, opportunities to buy or sell holidays, as well as a goodwork-life balance. Enjoy a fun and rewarding career with dailyopportunities to collaborate with highly talented scientists.Additionally, there will be a myriad opportunities to learn newtechnical and interpersonal skills, develop existing strengths, coachand mentor others, while pursuing our company's mission.

Job focus

The successful candidate will have apassion for synthetic organic chemistry and a desire to join ourhighly innovative High-Throughput Experimentation (HTE) group, playinga pivotal role in advancing research and development. As a key memberof the team, you will be responsible for designing and developingefficient routes and processes for the large-scale manufacture ofsmall molecules, including complex Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients(APIs), for the pharmaceutical and other industries. Usingstate-of-the-art technologies and robotics, you will contribute to thedevelopment of novel synthetic methodologies, from organometallicchemistry to biocatalysis. With your expertise in organic chemistryand a strong understanding of the contemporary literature, you willplay a crucial role in driving our projects forward and making ameaningful impact on patients' lives.

Roles &responsibilities may include

At Asymchem UK, we foster adynamic work environment focused on process chemistry excellence,collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. We will invest in yourdevelopment so that you can:

• Support the design of newsynthetic routes to small molecule targets.
• Engage in widerdepartmental science and share your knowledge.
• Developadvanced skills in data-centric process design, enabling thedevelopment of the most efficient, sustainable, robust and safelarge-scale manufacturing processes.
• Deliver innovativesolutions to chemical challenges utilising state-of-the-art automatedtechnologies to execute and analyse high-throughput reaction screens.
• Utilise statistics, machine learning and data visualisationapproaches to gain compelling insights into chemical reactions andprocesses.
• Become an industry recognised subject matterexpert in HTE, whilst gaining valuable experience in deliveringscientific excellent through others.
• Apply a continuousimprovement mindset to identify opportunities for improved workprocesses to deliver increased productivity, value and quality.
• Continue to develop professionally in a range of technicalareas and transferrable skills, by utilising the experience andsupport of our highly skilled team.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• APh.D. in Chemistry is required. While a background in related areassuch as laboratory automation, High-Throughput Experimentation, ororganometallic chemistry is desirable, it is not essential. We value astrong foundation in organic chemistry and a willingness to learn.
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary literature and organicchemistry, including synthetic reagents, methodologies, reactionmechanisms, reaction work-up, and isolations.
• A passion forcontinuous learning and improvement, with a strong ability to acquirenew skills and apply them effectively.
• Creative andanalytical problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to applyknowledge to new challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, fosteringeffective teamwork and collaboration, are essential. Experience inoverseeing scientific projects and providing colleague mentorship ishighly desirable.

Company Values

At Asymchem, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusiveand diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and caredfor. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and weare dedicated to providing personalised mentorship and careerdevelopment opportunities to support the professional growth of allemployees. Join us in creating a workplace where diversity iscelebrated, and inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do.