Synthetic Organic Chemist - Radiochemistry

Eurofins; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive reward package

Job summary

A leading contract research organization is offering a full-time position for a Synthetic Organic Chemist in Epping Forest, UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for synthesizing and purifying isotopically labelled compounds for regulatory studies. They should have a Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry or a relevant degree with industrial experience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. A competitive reward package is offered, along with comprehensive training. Apply through the careers page or send your CV to HR with the job reference provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling radioisotopes would be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong history of achievement in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-focused communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and purify isotopically labelled, biologically active compounds.
• Support regulatory studies for the development and registration of new products.
• Deliver results to tight deadlines within a multidisciplinary group.

Skills

Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Organic Reactions

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Customer-focused Approach

Education

Ph.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry

First degree in Chemistry

Job description

Synthetic Organic Chemist - Radiochemistry

• Full-time

Eurofins Selcia Limited, part of the Eurofins Scientific Group, is a contract research organisation and one of the world’s leading providers of custom radioisotope labelling services specializing in the synthesis of compounds labelled with carbon-14 and tritium. We have a proven track record of delivering challenging isotope labelling projects to high quality standards and our customer base throughout Europe, North America and Japan includes many of the leading pharmaceutical, agrochemical and specialty chemicals companies.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environmental and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in speciality clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

In 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled synthetic organic chemist seeking a challenging career in isotope chemistry. Working as part of growing, multidisciplinary group the successful candidate will be responsible for the synthesis and purification of isotopically labelled, biologically active compounds used in regulatory studies to support the development and registration of new products. Experience in handling radioisotopes would be an advantage but is not essential as a comprehensive training program will be provided and you will be supported by our experienced isotope chemists.

We are seeking applicants with a Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry or a first degree in chemistry with a minimum of one-year’s relevant industrial experience or placement within a synthetic organic chemistry environment. Ideally, you will possess a broad understanding of organic reactions and a passion for working at the bench. You will be able to demonstrate a strong history of achievement and the ability to apply your practical skills to prepare a wide range of targets. You will be able to work both independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team to deliver results to tight deadlines. You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills combined with a strong customer-focused approach. In return Eurofins Selcia offers an attractive and competitive reward package.

HOW TO APPLY:

Are you the person we are looking for? If so, please visit our careers page at https://careers.eurofins.com/uk on how to apply or send us your CV and a covering letter [e-mail] quoting job reference: SEL/101/1124. The closing date for applications is Monday 24 March 2025.