Synthetic Organic Chemist

Synthetic Organic Chemist - Essex

Our client is a chemical contract research organisation looking for a Synthetic Organic Chemist to join their team in the Essex / North London region. This role will consist of conducting a wide range of organic reactions for producing target compounds used in the speciality chemicals and pharmaceuticals industries. This role would be ideal for a PhD-qualified synthetic chemist with a specialism in medicinal chemistry, isotope chemistry or protein chemistry.

Responsibilities Include:

• Synthesising novel target compounds with a wide range of synthetic techniques
• Working to strict deadlines
• Working independently at the bench safely
• Characterisation of synthesised compounds
• Communicating well with customers and clients

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A PhD in synthetic organic chemistry or a similar discipline
• Preferably some industrial experience either from a placement or past work in an industrial laboratory
• Experience with techniques such as gas chromatography, NMR and TLC
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Full right to work within the UK

Please respond as soon as possible with a copy of your CV in a word document format.