Synthetic Research Chemist

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in Manchester is seeking a Synthetic Research Chemist to join their R&D team. This role involves planning and designing synthetic routes for speciality chemical products, conducting practical synthetic chemistry, and supporting technology transfer. Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in synthetic chemistry or an MSc with significant industrial experience. The company offers a collaborative environment in state-of-the-art facilities, excellent benefits including a generous pension scheme and ample holiday, making it an exciting opportunity for passionate chemists looking to make an impact.

Benefits

Excellent company pension

25 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Qualifications

• PhD in synthetic chemistry or MSc with industrial experience.
• Experience in multi-step synthesis and designing synthetic routes.

Responsibilities

• Develop new speciality chemical compounds and intermediates.
• Plan and devise new synthetic chemical routes.
• Conduct practical synthetic chemistry from gram to kilogram scales.

Skills

Multi-step chemical synthesis

Designing synthetic routes

Synthetic chemistry

Education

PhD in Synthetic Chemistry

MSc in Chemistry

Job description

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Synthetic Research Chemist required on a permanent basis, based in Manchester. Requiring a PhD in synthetic chemistry, with proven experience of multi-step chemical synthesis and designing new synthetic routes. Recent, proven industrial experience of synthetic chemistry is desirable, but not essential. Candidates who hold a MSc in chemistry and significant industrial experience of synthetic chemistry may also be considered.

Title: Synthetic Research Chemist

Location: Manchester

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Term: Permanent

SRG are working with an innovative and highly successful company who create and develop speciality chemical products and intermediates, which are used in a range of industries. They are now looking for a Synthetic Research Chemist to join the lab team at their site in Manchester. This role will see the successful individual planning and designing synthetic routes to synthesise intermediates and speciality chemical compounds and carrying out practical synthetic chemistry ranging from gram to kilogram scales. Ideal candidates will have completed a PhD in synthetic chemistry, with experience of multi-step synthesis and designing new synthetic routes. This role may also suit candidates with a MSc in Chemistry and recent, significant industrial experience of synthetic chemistry.

Benefits: A well-established company with a focus on innovation and expansion, offering an opportunity to join a small R&D team in their state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. 37.5 working hours per week, 8.30am and 4.40pm, Mon-Fri. Excellent company pension and 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays.

Role / Description

• Support in the development of new speciality chemical compounds and intermediates
• Plan and devise new synthetic chemical routes for speciality chemical products and intermediates
• Research new chemical processes to improve yields and purities of both new and existing speciality chemical products
• Undertake practical synthetic chemistry between gram and kilogram scales
• Support in technology transfer to other manufacturing sites
• Keep up-to-date with chemistry literature and the synthetic chemistry market
• Provide technical support to other departments as and when required

Requirements

• Minimum degree in Chemistry
• Recent PhD graduates are encouraged to apply
• Proven industrial experience of synthetic chemistry is desirable but not essential
• Recent experience of multi-step chemical synthesis
• Recent experience of designing new synthetic routes to chemical products

For more information please call Chris Beckenham on 0161 667 1795.