Senior Synthetic Chemist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Senior Synthetic Chemist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting the preparation of IP documents with chemistry examples;
- Working collaboratively with the chemistry group in China;
- Contributing to the medicinal chemistry strategy;
- Maintaining high productivity in synthetic chemistry;
- Purification and characterisation of compounds;
- Client presentations of work, through oral and written reports;
- Synthesising key intermediates and small molecule drug candidates as well as developing new synthetic methods when required;
- Ensuring safe working practices in the laboratory;
- Clear and accurate recording of experiments in laboratory notebooks in accordance with company policy.
Requirements:
- Strong scientific track record;
- Track record of scientific publications;
- Experience of managing external collaborations;
- Excellent decision making and influencing skills;
- A good understanding of medicinal chemistry;
- Ability to work across geographies and cultures;
- A passion for innovation and problem-solving;
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. with a minimum of 2 years’ experience or PhD/PostDoc in Synthetic Chemistry with 0-5 years’ experience;
- Excellent interpersonal Skills;
- Excellent communication, collaboration and team-working skills with an ability to:Adapt quickly to new priorities;
- Decide and communicate clearly scientific strategy;
- Adapt quickly to new priorities.