Job Description
We take great pride in our vast range of chemical and biochemical products, and our high standards are maintained through great people, who share our values, and want to do the very best job possible, every day.
We acknowledge the important part our team members, who are based over three continents with manufacturing laboratories in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Slovakia and China, and distribution centres in the United States, play, in our continued success.
Main Purpose of the Job
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Chemist to join our esteemed team of chemists in Compton, Berkshire. This pivotal role requires the ability to not only deliver projects punctually but also to steer the development of products with precision and expertise. This role presents a unique chance to contribute to Biosynth’s ongoing success and innovation within the field of chemistry.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with Chemists on a daily basis to direct the chemistry and suggest solutions for synthetic/purification problems.
- To executes projects within deadlines.
- Develop synthetic chemistry plans.
- Evaluate synthetic routes for specific products and execute the lab work.
- Keep lab books up to date and store data for each project in respective folders.
- Prepare external weekly and final reports for specific projects as required by clients and attend weekly teleconferences.
- Provide Support and training about usage of some of the lab equipment and make sure that the lab is working in a safe way.
- Perform lab tasks in a safe way and ensure that all equipment is turned off before the end of the day.
- Communicate regularly with managers regarding projects and lab equipment.
- Provide advice and direction on synthetic organic chemistry issues to colleagues.
- Prepare quotes when required.
- Support with admin tasks when needed.
- Attend conferences/symposiums/training courses abroad/UK when requested.
- Maintain a good working practice on a daily basis.
Candidate Requirements
- First class degree or equivalent in chemistry, ideally a PhD/D.Phil and/or postdoctoral research experience in total synthesis
- Experience in process development for large scale manufacturing – ideally with experience on towards 20 ltr scale chemistry process
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- A good team-working approach
- Strong analytical skills
- Team leader and excellent communicator
- Experience of working on big and complex projects would be desirable
- Excellent decision making and influencing skills
- A passion for innovation and problem-solving
You will also need your own transport to be able to get to our site.
About us
Biosynth® is an innovative life sciences reagents, custom synthesis and manufacturing services company headquartered in Staad, Switzerland. We are by scientists, for scientists, securing supply chains with consistent quality, across the globe. As a trusted supplier, manufacturer and partner to the pharmaceutical, life science and diagnostic industries, as well as food, agrochemical and cosmetic customers, we have facilities on three continents and a rapid global distribution network. Our main production laboratories are located in Switzerland, the UK, Slovakia and China, with peptide and antibody production in the US, the UK and the Netherlands. Enzyme projects are based in Austria, bioconjugation projects in Germany and biological IVD reagents in Ireland.
Recruitment agencies - we are unable to accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters. We do not engage with recruitment agencies to recruit for our roles.