Associate Scientist - Chemistry Alderley Park, England
Job description
Redx Pharma is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of novel, small molecule, highly targeted medicines for the treatment of cancer and fibrotic diseases. The Company has a strong track record of discovering new drug candidates through its core strengths in medicinal chemistry and translational science. Redx's lead oncology product candidate, the Porcupine inhibitor RXC004, being developed as a targeted treatment for Wnt-dependent cancers, is currently undertaking a Phase 2 programme as both a monotherapy and in combination with anti-PD-1. The Company's lead fibrosis product candidate, the selective ROCK2 inhibitor RXC007, is in development for interstitial lung disease and commenced a Phase 2a trial for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in October 2022. Redx's third drug candidate, RXC008, a GI-targeted ROCK inhibitor for the treatment of fibrostenotic Crohn's disease, is currently in pre-IND stage.
The Company's accomplishments are evidenced not only by its two wholly-owned Phase 2 clinical-stage product candidates and rapidly expanding pipeline, but also by its strategic transactions, which include significant partnering deals with both AstraZeneca and Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
The Role
Entry level laboratory-based position contributing to the discovery and delivery of novel pharmaceuticals by carrying out research to agreed objectives
Responsibilities
- Undertake the synthesis of compounds to required quality standards, including acquiring and interpretation of analytical data (LCMS, NMR etc)
- Apply knowledge and experience to the interpretation of reactions and analytical data, identify and understand problems encountered
- Clear and accurate recording of experiments in laboratory notebooks
- Propose modifications to the synthetic route or techniques to solve experimental problems
- Develop discipline and drug discovery knowledge through journal and patent literature and via relevant training
- Comply with Redx Health and Safety Policy, relevant safety procedures and COSHH regulations
- Understand and follow the direction of project milestones, timelines, and resources
Requirements
- BSc or MSc with a significant Organic Chemistry component (final-year organic synthesis research project and/or industrial placement as a minimum)
- Experience of practical synthetic organic chemistry
- Knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry
Competencies
- Results orientation
- Innovation & Creativity
- Planning & Organising
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal skills/Team orientation
- Motivation
- Thoroughness
In return, we will offer you the opportunity to work at an exciting drug discovery company where you will get exposure to a broad range of activities and develop your drug discovery skills.
The closing date for applications will be 10th March 2023.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Alderley Park, SK10: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Right to work in the UK (required)
Work Location: One location
