We are currently looking for a Senior Synthetic Organic Chemist to join an innovative Biotechnology company based in the North East of England. As the Senior Synthetic Organic Chemist you will be responsible for leading the synthesis of complex target molecules, contributing to the innovation of new technologies for Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) and targeted cancer therapeutics.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a scientist coming from a CRO who has experience synthesising ADC payloads/linker-drugs to directly impact the R&D pipeline capabilities towards the clinic.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your duties as the Senior Synthetic Organic Chemist will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:
1. You will provide technical expertise and leadership in the preparation, design, isolation and characterisation of complex target molecules, regularly troubleshoot, and develop new synthetic strategies to implement continuous improvement.
2. You will apply your knowledge and experience synthesising antibody-drug conjugates to scale up, using a vast range of synthetic strategies, purification methods, and analytical techniques (HPLC, NMR, LCMR, UV-Vis, IR)
3. You will liaise with cross-functional teams to deliver R&D objectives, be encouraged to innovate new technologies for therapeutic agents, novel payloads, and synthetic strategies to prepare complex target molecules.
4. You will train and up-skill scientists, support the development of the companies technologies by reviewing tech-transfer reports, and make a direct impact on developing methods improving the efficacy and workflow.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
To be successful in your application to this exciting opportunity as the Senior Synthetic Organic Chemist we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:
1. Relevant degree in a Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or related discipline.
2. Proven industry experience working in Senior position at in a CRO in a synthesis / characterisation role targeting molecules through multi-step synthesis using a range of techniques.
3. A working knowledge and practical experience with antibody-drug conjugates, and experience with LC-MS analysis, prep-HPLC and purification method development.
Key Words: Chemistry | Organic | Synthetic Chemistry | Organic Chemistry | Medicinal Chemistry | ADC | Antibody-Drug Conjugate | HPLC | CRO | NMR | LCMS | LC-MS | Synthesis | Multi-step synthesis | Cytotoxicity | Drug Development | Analytical | Peptide Synthesis | Contract Research Organisation | Biotechnology | Protein Purification | MSc | PhD | Method Development | Senior Scientist | Senior | Linker-Drug | Cytotoxicity Payloads | Cancer Therapeutics | R&D | Research and Development
Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer who are certified by Investors in People for talent development. We therefore welcome applications for any interested parties who fulfil the role requirements for this position. HRS is a company exclusively supporting the science and technology sectors, and is made up of a collaboration of recruitment professionals and scientists. We look forward to helping you with your next career moves.....Read more...
We are looking for a Synthetic Organic Chemist keen to work in a R&D Drug Discovery environment, to join an innovative Biotechnology company based in the North of England.
This is a great opportunity for a Medicinal, Organic, or Synthetic Chemist to have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of multi-step synthesis and gain 1-on-1 mentorship from Senior experts to support the team in scale up of synthetic routes/intermediates.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your duties as the Synthetic Organic Chemist will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:
- You will work in the R&D team designing various routes to novel and known target molecules, regularly troubleshoot, and develop new synthetic strategies to implement continuous improvement.
- You will perform purification of target molecules and characterise organic compounds using a range of analytical techniques such as HPLC, LCMS, NMR spectroscopy, IR, and UV-Vis.
- You will perform and monitor chemical reactions necessary for preparation of compounds and synthetic intermediates at varying scales ranging from 1 milligram to 100g.
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate the therapeutic potential of chemistry technologies which enable next-generation antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapeutics
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
To be successful in your application to this exciting opportunity as the Synthetic Organic Chemist we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:
- Have BSc/MSc/MChem degree + 1 year industry/placement/CRO experience.
- Working knowledge/experience of multi-step synthesis of novel/known compounds
- Practical knowledge purifying target molecules using analytical techniques (HPLC, NMR, LCMS, IR, UV-Vis)
Key Words: Chemistry | Organic | Synthetic Chemistry | Organic Chemistry | Medicinal Chemistry | ADC | Antibody-Drug Conjugate | HPLC | CRO | NMR | LCMS | Synthesis | Multi-step synthesis | Cytotoxicity | Drug Development | Analytical | Peptide Synthesis | Contract Research Organisation | Biotechnology | Protein Purification | MSc | PhD | Method Development | Chemist | Contract Research Organisation
Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer who are certified by Investors in People for talent development. We therefore welcome applications for any interested parties who fulfil the role requirements for this position. HRS is a company exclusively supporting the science and technology sectors, and is made up of a collaboration of recruitment professionals and scientists. We look forward to helping you with your next career moves.....Read more...
Organic Chemist – Conductive Polymer Research
A growing scientific technology and innovation house based in Cambridge are in the process of expansion and are hiring for an organic chemist to join their research team.
As an organic chemist, you will be charged with accelerating the development of the next generation materials aimed at reducing C02 emissions. This will include working within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to maximise the performance of new materials, specifically working on the synthesis of thermally conductive polymers for electronics.
Some other key parts to the role will include;
The Design, synthesis, purification, and characterisation of functionalised inorganic fillers.
Inventing novel concepts and technical solutions that widen the company’s IP
Working exclusively on improving the performance of devices and materials.
Designing and conducting experiments and interpreting data into meaningful conclusions.
To be considered for this role we are looking for people with strong knowledge of organic chemistry, coupled with experience in the design and successful synthesis of novel organic molecules. This experience will be backed up with chemistry-related academics, ideally to PhD level but this role is flexible. This will be a two-year fixed term contract, with a view to be made permanent thereafter, although that is not guaranteed.
In return for your hard work the company offer a highly competitive salary plus a 10% signing bonus, and benefits package as well providing excellent career progression opportunities and the chance to work on leading edge technologies.
For more information make a confidential application now and a consultant at Newton Colmore will be in touch with more details.
Newton Colmore is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the medical devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Field Service Engineering sectors throughout Europe and the US.
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Exciting opportunity alert! A specialist IP firm is hiring a Chemistry Patent Attorney and we'd love to hear from candidates with a strong background in Organic Chemistry. This flexible firm are able to consider Chemistry Patent Attorneys at newly qualified to senior associate level and are also open to considering part/qualified candidates with relevant and demonstrable Patent Attorney experience. Work here is exciting as the firms client base includes many big pharma names as well as smaller private finance businesses where your points of contact are in significant positions of seniority. From day one you will be immersed in high-quality medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical and some life sciences/biotech work.
The firm are well known for their excellent training and support and champion their Attorneys to progress their careers, offer autonomy to develop your own relationships and you'll be sure to work with lots of variety everyday!
You can expect lots of drafting, prosecution, FTO, evaluation, and oppositions exposure as and when contentious matters arise. Bonus (bespoke and takes into consideration non billable contributions too), pension, healthcare and varying flexible working policies are amongst the list of benefits on offer here. Apply now and take your career to the next level!
There is scope to be based in any of the firms’ offices and so those who are based in North London, Cambridge or Reading please do get in touch. If you are curious to hear more, please don’t hesitate to contact Clare Humphris today on 0113 46 77 112 / 0845 241 5644 / clare.humphris@saccomann.com
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Post-Doctoral Researcher Chemist (Battery Materials)
Location: Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £39,000 + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
The Client:
Our client, a leading firm focused on accelerating research translation into marketable products.
The Role:
As a Post-Doctoral Researcher Chemist, you will contribute to developing energy storage materials, characterising and testing novel materials for batteries within a multidisciplinary team.
Duties:
? Contribute creatively to brainstorming sessions, studies, and project meetings.
? Assist in formulating electrode and electrolyte material inks and pastes, including solvent screening and microscopy studies.
? Characterize battery materials using electrochemical analysis techniques, including EIS.
? Fabricate and test coin cell devices with novel battery materials, interpreting data and making recommendations.
? Accurately record practical work to document new Intellectual Property (IP) and contribute to patent drafts.
? Initiate, deliver, and document high-quality studies to achieve R&D targets.
? Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
? Foster key working relationships with line managers, project teams, device scientists, and external partners.
? Coordinate activities and disseminate results with relevant teams.
Requirements:
Essential:
? PhD in chemistry, material science, physics, or related field, or equivalent industrial/academic experience.
? Strong knowledge and practical experience in electrochemical techniques or battery technologies.
? Familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office.
Desirable:
? Experience in high-tech R&D or manufacturing.
? Additional background in organic, inorganic, or interface chemistry, and relevant analytical techniques.
? Understanding of structure-property relationships in functional materials.
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Post-Doc Scientist – High Performance Batteries
Newton Colmore is working with a battery and energy storage technology company in Cambridge and we are assisting them with their search for a post-doc scientist.
As a Post-doc Scientist, you will be charged with developing the company’s next generation energy storage materials and high-performance battery systems. This will include working within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to maximise the performance of battery materials and contribute to developing a deep understanding of the key structure – property relationships in functional battery materials and materials formulations.
Some other key parts to the role will include;
Designing, synthesising, and evaluating novel functional battery materials.
Establishing structure-property correlations and to characterise their impact on battery performance
Creative contributions to brainstorms, studies, and project meeting discussions.
Proposal and design of novel materials and recommendations to solve chemical synthetic issues.
To be considered for this role we are looking for people with strong knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and polymers that complements a PhD in Chemistry. Any experience with battery technologies or electrochemical techniques would be a significant advantage.
In return for your hard work the company offer a highly competitive salary, a 10% signing bonus, and benefits package as well providing excellent career progression opportunities and the chance to work on leading edge technologies.
This is a 2-year fixed term contract with possibilities for future roles in within the organisation. We are ideally looking for a candidate who has recently or will soon be finishing a PhD, but we are open to candidates who have 1-to-2 years of experience in industry or as a post-doc.
For more information make an application now and a member of our team will be in touch with more details, confidentially.
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Post-Doctoral Researcher Chemist (Battery Materials)
Location: Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £39,000 + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
The Client:
Our client, a leading firm focused on accelerating research translation into marketable products.
The Role:
As a Post-Doctoral Researcher Chemist, you will contribute to developing energy storage materials, characterising and testing novel materials for batteries within a multidisciplinary team.
Duties:
* Contribute creatively to brainstorming sessions, studies, and project meetings.
* Assist in formulating electrode and electrolyte material inks and pastes, including solvent screening and microscopy studies.
* Characterize battery materials using electrochemical analysis techniques, including EIS.
* Fabricate and test coin cell devices with novel battery materials, interpreting data and making recommendations.
* Accurately record practical work to document new Intellectual Property (IP) and contribute to patent drafts.
* Initiate, deliver, and document high-quality studies to achieve R&D targets.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
* Foster key working relationships with line managers, project teams, device scientists, and external partners.
* Coordinate activities and disseminate results with relevant teams.
Requirements:
Essential:
* PhD in chemistry, material science, physics, or related field, or equivalent industrial/academic experience.
* Strong knowledge and practical experience in electrochemical techniques or battery technologies.
* Familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office.
Desirable:
* Experience in high-tech R&D or manufacturing.
* Additional background in organic, inorganic, or interface chemistry, and relevant analytical techniques.
* Understanding of structure-property relationships in functional materials.
* Interest in synthesis and evaluation of functional materials in device formats.
* Experience with Intellectual Property (IP) generation and patent filing.
Benefits:
* Competitive Salary
* Pension scheme
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Paid time off for voluntary work
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Flexi-time scheme and work-from-home opportunities
* Private health and dental care, life assurance, income protection insurance
Apply now for this exceptional opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and further enhance your career.
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Keywords: Materials Scientist, Research Scientist, Scientist, Battery Materials, Battery Technology, Battery
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