Synthetic Chemist- Essex

New role! - Synthetic Chemist- #Essex

An exciting opportunity for a Synthetic Chemist to join one a growing company working in the advanced material industry. As a Synthetic Chemist you will be synthesising and developing DNA and Sugar Oligomers.

A crucial aspect of this role will be identifying and developing synthesis of customer orders to achieve desired properties. This a great opportunity for an experienced PhD Synthetic Chemist to create new products and technologies.



Key Duties:

• Assisting and carry out scale up production by working form R&D Scale to Pilot scale
• Carry out quality checks of synthesised product material ensuring company standards are met
• Carry out pilot scale up tests and commercialisation trials for successful implementation of new products.
• Carrying out Cleaning and purification of synthesised products
• Adhere to laboratory standards involving waste management, stock control and good maintenance of the lab and equipment.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum degree in Polymer Science or Synthetic Chemistry
• Experience in Organic or bioorganic synthesis
• Experience working under inert conditions using a Schlenk line and glove box from industry or PhD
• Demonstrated experience in chemical synthesis, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Experience Maintaining detailed records of completed tasks
• Demonstrated communication skills for successful collaboration with different departments