Job Title: Senior Scientist, Synthesis Research Chemistry - Global Agrochemical Company
Contract: 12 months (potential to be extended/perm)
Location: Bracknell, Jealott's Hill
Salary: £20.50 per hour
We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative Synthetic Organic Chemist, eager to further grow their career within a cutting-edge research environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in multi-disciplinary projects alongside world- class scientists in the field of Agrochemistry, towards the creation of next generation weed control products.
Previous experience in the field of Agrochemistry is not essential - we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of academic and industrial backgrounds, and a comprehensive training package will be provided.
Job Responsibilities:
Independent and collaborative design of safe, sustainable and effective synthetic routes to target molecules, drawing on knowledge, experience and digital tools
Execution of synthesis to the highest standards, partnering with support platforms (e.g. automation, purification and analysis) to maximise efficiency and address critical challenges
Development of creative solutions to complex synthetic challenges within own areas of work and beyond.
Specialisms within synthesis: Expertise in specific synthetic methodologies or technologies such as process chemistry and scale up, natural product synthesis, high- throughpu...