Synthetic Organic Chemist
Synthetic Organic Chemist
I am currently recruiting a Synthetic Organic Chemist on behalf of one of our clients, a chemical company.
Role overview:
Hiring manager is looking for a highly motivated Chemist, eager to kick- start or further grow their career in organic synthesis in a cutting- edge research environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in multi- disciplinary projects and learn from world- class scientists towards the creation of next generation products.
They welcome applications from candidates with a variety of academic and industrial backgrounds, and a comprehensive training package will be provided.
Key Accountabilities:
- Synthesis: Execution of safe, sustainable and effective synthetic routes towards target molecules, partnering with support platforms (e.g. automation, purification, analytical) to maximize efficiency. Collaboration within teams to design efficient synthetic routes and troubleshoot to solve synthetic chemistry problems
- Continuous : Build knowledge and expertise in modern synthetic methods and technologies through continuous personal development. Proactively contribute to improvement of laboratory safety, efficiency and ways of working
- Documentation of risk assessments and experimental procedures to the highest standards and scientific accuracy. Objective analysis and evaluation of available scientific data to inform decision
Beyond the key accountabilities, this role offers a number of opportunities for growth through additional skills and specialisms, supported by training and shaped by future development preferences. These include but are not limited to:
- Specialisms within synthesis: Expertise in synthetic methodologies or technologies such as process chemistry and scale up, automation, flow chemistry, photochemistry, electrochemistry, and specialised purification techniques
- Digital skills: Use of digital synthesis tools and data analysis techniques to support scientific work.
Requirements:
- MSc or BSc in Chemistry (or a related discipline). Applicants with experience in an industrial or academic research lab environment would be preferred.
- Proficient chemical knowledge and understanding, particularly in synthetic organic chemistry
- Skilled practical chemist with exemplary safety standards
- Ability to independently plan, organise and prioritise own time to achieve a high level of productivity
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team to achieve project goals
Required skills
- synthetic chemistry
- organic chemistry
Reference: 52475570
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