Join a growing radiopharmaceutical company developing the next generation of targeted therapies. This role offers exposure to early-stage compound synthesis and cross-disciplinary collaboration, perfect for a highly skilled chemist seeking meaningful impact and scientific growth. If you thrive in fast-paced environments with a focus on peptide chemistry, this position is for you.
Benefits:
- Hands-on involvement in pioneering research on novel radiopharmaceuticals.
- Lead critical synthesis and analytical projects, directly influencing drug development decisions.
- Develop and optimise peptide synthesis and purification processes in a cutting-edge facility.
- Collaborate with external partners and CROs, gaining broad industry insights.
- Contribute to high-profile research with measurable impact on patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and optimise synthetic workflows for peptide and peptide-like molecules.
- Support synthesis activities to deliver key compounds and precursors for drug programs.
- Lead solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), including peptide cleavage, purification, and lyophilisation.
- Perform advanced analysis using HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR to confirm compound quality.
- Develop and refine analytical methods for peptide characterisation.
- Maintain laboratory operations, including reagent preparation, troubleshooting, and system maintenance.
- Record and interpret experimental data, reporting findings clearly to the team.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones.
Requirements:
- Master’s or PhD in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry or related field.
- Proven experience in synthetic organic chemistry workflows, especially peptides or peptide-like molecules.
- Hands-on expertise with HPLC, LC-MS, NMR, and TLC, including method development and data analysis.
- Ability to troubleshoot synthesis and purification challenges in a research setting.
- Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and documentation.
- Excellent scientific communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience working with external partners, including CROs, is desirable.
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