Synthetic Research Chemist

SRG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Synthetic Research Chemist to join their dynamic R&D team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and development of speciality chemical products. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and executing multi-step synthesis, designing new synthetic routes, and conducting practical chemistry in a state-of-the-art laboratory. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent PhD graduate to contribute to meaningful projects in the chemical sector while enjoying a supportive work environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent company pension

25 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Focus on innovation and expansion

Qualifications

• PhD in synthetic chemistry with experience in multi-step synthesis.
• MSc in Chemistry with significant industrial experience is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design synthetic routes for chemical products.
• Conduct practical synthetic chemistry from gram to kilogram scales.
• Research new chemical processes to improve yields.

Skills

Multi-step chemical synthesis

Synthetic chemistry

Designing new synthetic routes

Research skills

Education

PhD in Synthetic Chemistry

MSc in Chemistry

Job description

Team Leader - SRG Chemicals | Bridging talent gaps in the chemical sector | Permanent & temporary staffing solutions | Inks, coatings, adhesives…

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.

Keywords: chemist, chemistry, organic, synthesis, synthetic, multi-step, multi-stage, reaction, syntheses, laboratory, intermediate, intermediates, R&D, degree, BSc, MChem, molecule, compounds, phd, research, doctorate, msc

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science and Research

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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