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Job description

We require highly motivated individuals to work within our Synthetic Organic Chemistry group. Work within the group involves the design and synthesis of a wide range of clinically significant target molecules providing material, supporting both R & D and manufacturing within the company..

Responsibilities

• Use your knowledge to take on a range of technical challenges applying organic synthetic capabilities to design, synthesise and analyse novel compounds.
• You will utilise your scientific expertise to generate solutions to problems.
• Work in a team environment and possess good communication skills; able to summarise and present scientific results and ideas to colleagues.
• Liaising with the Laboratory Manager in regular reviews and meetings.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• BSc/MSc/PhD IN Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry or a closely related field of study.
• A good understanding of organic reactions and diverse synthetic routes.
• Lab experience in an Organic Synthesis environment.
• Have good knowledge of practical synthetic and purification techniques.
• Have a good understanding of modern analytical methods including H1 NMR, C13 NMR and Mass Spectroscopy.
• Ability to work accurately and to prioritize workflow to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Good understanding of lab safety including COSHH and GLP.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in a Synthetic Chemistry lab.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent practical skills in organic chemistry.

Further Information

Work time: 8.40am-5.20pm to be confirmed.