Synthetic Research Chemist

TN 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 permanent position offers the chance to work in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, focusing on the design and synthesis of speciality chemical products. Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in synthetic chemistry, with experience in multi-step synthesis and designing synthetic routes. The role involves planning new chemical processes and supporting technology transfer, all within a collaborative environment that values innovation and growth. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in a thriving industry.

Benefits

Excellent company pension

25 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays

37.5 working hours per week

Qualifications

• PhD in synthetic chemistry or MSc with significant industrial experience.
• Proven experience in multi-step chemical synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and devise new synthetic chemical routes for products.
• Undertake practical synthetic chemistry from gram to kilogram scales.
• Support in the development of new speciality chemical compounds.

Skills

Multi-step chemical synthesis

Designing new synthetic routes

Practical 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 ChemistryRecent PhD graduates are encouraged to applyProven 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

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