Synthetic Chemist, Cardiff
The position we are seeking to fill is an exciting opportunity for a Carbon Chemist to join our group.
At Pharmaron we offer
1. Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting!
2. Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
3. A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!
Key roles and responsibilities:
4. The synthesis and purification of isotopically labelled compounds within agreed timeframes.
5. Perform in-process analytical testing.
6. Develop and redesign synthetic routes.
7. Liaise and build strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
8. Contribute to future cost estimate generation.
9. Where appropriate, project management and support/mentor colleagues.
Requirements:
10. PhD in Organic Chemistry.
11. Industrial experience is essential.
12. Experience of chromatographic techniques, both analytical and preparative.
13. Good written and verbal communication skills.
14. Computer literate.
15. Ability to work with minimum supervision and as part of a team.
16. Conscientious and meticulous in laboratory work.
17. Good time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
18. Proven ability to problem solve.
19. Willing to get involved with new ideas and initiatives.
20. Eligible to live and work in the UK.
Our Company: “We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges”.
We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.
The Cardiff site is Pharmaron's global centre of excellence for the custom chemical synthesis of drug and complex chemical substances radiolabelled with tritium or carbon-14, offering radiolabelled custom synthesis service to clients in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical and industrial sectors. We offer our employees a supportive teamwork environment, enabling them to develop and liberate their true potential.
21. We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
22. We offer state of the art working environment on site.
23. We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.
Why Should You Apply?
24. This is an opportunity for you as a Chemist professional to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department.
25. Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards.
26. To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.