We acknowledge the important part our team members, who are based over three continents with manufacturing laboratories in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Slovakia and China, and distribution centres in the United States, play, in our continued success.
Main Purpose of the Job
The main purpose of this role is to execute the lab work following provided synthetic route and contribute with ideas and to other projects when problems are encountered during the synthesis
Key Responsibilities
To execute the lab work following provided synthetic route and contribute with ideas and to other projects when problems are encountered during the synthesis Design and develop chemistry for custom synthesis projects Plan and execute synthetic programmes independently Work efficiently in the laboratory to meet project deadlines Carry out characterisation and data analysis Perform all laboratory work in a safe manner and comply with all regulations, adhere to company policies Execute lab work for own project and deliver within given deadlines Execute the lab work following provided synthetic routes Prepare progress and final project reports Management of Synthetic Chemist 1, Synthetic Technicians or industrial placement students where applicable Candidate Requirements
MSc or PhD graduate chemist - (MSc with industrial experience after university would be required or PhD with no industrial experience would suit) Graduate industrial experience in synthetic organic chemistry only Proven record in a wide range of synthetic chemistry. Experience in carbohydrate, nucleoside or related research is an advantage. Experience with scale-up chemistry (up to 20 ltr scale) would be desirable Process chemistry experience would be desirable Familiarity with a wide range of organic synthesis techniques Strong problem-solving skills. Self-motivated, well organised, and pro-active learner. Good communication skills. Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Able to work within a team. Knowledge of a wide range of purification techniques would be desirable About us
Biosynth is an innovative life sciences reagents, custom synthesis and manufacturing services company headquartered in Staad, Switzerland. We are by scientists, for scientists, securing supply chains with consistent quality, across the globe. As a trusted supplier, manufacturer and partner to the pharmaceutical, life science and diagnostic industries, as well as food, agrochemical and cosmetic customers, we have facilities on three continents and a rapid global distribution network. Our main production laboratories are located in Switzerland, the UK, Slovakia and China, with peptide and antibody production in the US, the UK and the Netherlands. Enzyme projects are based in Austria, bioconjugation projects in Germany and biological IVD reagents in Ireland. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Critical Raw Materials and Services for Diagnostics, Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals. Where Chemistry meets Biology, Products meet Services and Innovation meets Quality, Biosynth is at the Edge of Innovation. Biosynth's mission is to supply critical raw materials and services to the pharmaceutical and diagnostic industries. Biosynth strives to de-risk its customer's supply chains. Our expertise and capability runs across Complex Chemicals, Peptides and Key Biologics all from one trusted partner. Biosynth is a life sciences reagents, custom synthesis and manufacturing services company. We are by scientists, for scientists, securing supply chains with consistent quality, across the globe. We manufacture and source a vast range of chemical and biochemical products, and take pride in delivering products that others cannot. We are experts in complex chemistry, peptides and key biological raw materials. We provide a full range of products and services to support life science research and development, with more than a million products in our research catalog and hundreds of complex manufacturing service projects. The trusted supplier, manufacturer and partner for the pharmaceutical, life science and diagnostic sectors, along with customers across food, agrochemistry and cosmetics, we have facilities across three continents and a rapid global distribution network. We produce chemicals on the milligram to ton scale, and at ISO 9001 and GMP, with peptides at mg to multikilogram scale. Biosynth's services and products include enzyme development and biocatalysis, reagents for in vitro diagnostics and bioconjugation chemistry. Biosynth is owned, among others by KKR, Ampersand and Senior Management.
