Synthetic Chemist I

JR United Kingdom; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company in Chichester seeks a chemist to execute lab work in synthetic chemistry and contribute to projects. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Organic Chemistry and a proven record in synthetic techniques. Responsibilities include developing synthesis routes, solving practical problems, and ensuring safe laboratory practices. Successful applicants will also manage placements and maintain laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Proven record in a wide range of synthetic chemistry.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and well-organized.

Responsibilities

• Execute lab work following provided synthetic routes.
• Develop synthesis routes or optimize current ones.
• Perform laboratory work safely and comply with regulations.

Skills

Organic synthesis techniques

Teamwork

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

BSc in Organic Chemistry

Job description

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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
• 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.

Recruitment agencies - We do not use external recruitment agencies to recruit for any of our positions. We will not accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters.