Synthetic Chemist I

Biosynth; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A life sciences reagents company in Chichester seeks a skilled chemist to execute lab work and develop synthesis methods. Applicants should have a BSc in chemistry, preferably organic, and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills. The role involves working under pressure and maintaining high safety standards in the lab. The company offers a supportive environment with global operations.

Qualifications

• BSc graduate chemist with a focus on organic chemistry.
• Proven record in synthetic chemistry.
• Familiarity with a range of synthesis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Execute lab work following synthetic routes.
• Develop synthesis routes or optimize current ones.
• Carry out characterization and data analysis.

Skills

Teamwork

Excellent Communication

Pressure management

Organic Synthesis Techniques

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Education

BSc in Chemistry, ideally Organic Chemistry

Job description

We take great pride in our vast range of chemical and biochemical products, and our high standards are maintained through great people, who share our values, and want to do the very best job possible, every day.

We acknowledge the important part our team members, who are based over three continents with manufacturing laboratories in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Slovakia and China, and distribution centres in the United States, play, in our continued success.

Main Purpose of the Job

The main purpose of this role is to execute the lab work following provided synthetic route and contribute with ideas to own and other projects when problems are encountered during the synthesis

Key Responsibilities

• To execute the lab work following provided synthetic routes and solve practical problems through the application of chemical synthesis design, testing, and development
• Synthesis of existing and new catalogue products including developing synthesis routes or optimising current ones
• Carry out characterisation and data analysis
• Record experimental detail and analytical data accurately within the ELN
• Perform all laboratory work in a safe manner and comply with all regulations, adhere to company policies
• Execute lab work for own project and deliver within given deadlines
• Share basic maintenance and housekeeping duties of laboratory equipment and chemistry laboratory areas
• Prepare progress and final product reports where amenable
• Management of Synthetic Chemistry Assistant (Industrial placement student) where applicable

Candidate Requirements

• BSc graduate chemist - Ideally Organic Chemistry BSc
• Proven record in a wide range of synthetic chemistry.
• Ability to work in the team
• Excellent Communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Familiarity with a wide range of organic synthesis techniques
• A strong mechanistic understanding of synthetic chemistry
• Self-motivated
• Well organised and pro-active learner

You will need your own transport to be able to get to our site

About us

Biosynth is an innovative life sciences reagents, custom synthesis and manufacturing services company headquartered in Staad, Switzerland. We are by scientists, for scientists, securing supply chains with consistent quality, across the globe. As a trusted supplier, manufacturer and partner to the pharmaceutical, life science and diagnostic industries, as well as food, agrochemical and cosmetic customers, we have facilities on three continents and a rapid global distribution network. Our main production laboratories are located in Switzerland, the UK, Slovakia and China, with peptide and antibody production in the US, the UK and the Netherlands. Enzyme projects are based in Austria, bioconjugation projects in Germany and biological IVD reagents in Ireland.