Senior Synthetic Chemist

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.