Senior Synthetic Chemist

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

To act as a leader among Chemist Team and deliver projects on time and lead the development of the products

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
• An excellent record in Synthetic organic chemistry
• 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

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Education:

• PhD (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Newbury (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newbury: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person