chemist Oxford, England
Job description
Biotage is a Global Impact Tech Company committed to solving society’s problems. We offer workflow solutions and products to customers in drug discovery and development, analytical testing and water and environmental testing. Biotage is contributing to sustainable science with the goal to make the world healthier, greener and cleaner – HumanKind Unlimited.
ATDBio, now a part of Biotage, is an oligonucleotide synthesis provider specialising in the synthesis of high-quality modified oligonucleotides, with labs in Southampton and Oxford. As part of Biotage our oligonucleotides are used in some of the world’s most important companies and universities, in the fields of genetics, genomics, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, nanotechnology and therapeutics.
Available Opportunities
£40,000 - £50,000 plus benefits (depending on level of qualifications and experience)
We are currently recruiting for an Oligonucleotide Synthesis Chemist/ Senior Scientist to join our team in Oxford, supporting the production of high-quality modified oligonucleotides. The role involves carrying out cutting-edge oligonucleotide synthesis, purification and analysis, in addition to other laboratory work, following rigorous protocols to ensure that high standards of quality are met.
The successful candidate will have at least an undergraduate degree in chemistry or higher (PhD preferred). Experience working in a chemistry laboratory (in academia or industry) is essential.
Candidates will have experience in a broad range of laboratory disciplines, including:
- HPLC and mass spectrometry
- proven ability to work well both individually and as part of a small team
- ability to work methodically and with precision, maintaining a neat and clean environment.
- ability to keep accurate electronic laboratory records
- excellent spoken and written English
- experience with ISO 9001 is desirable but not essential
Experience in nucleic acid chemistry or oligonucleotide synthesis is desirable.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the exciting field of nucleic acid chemistry and trained by nucleic acid chemistry experts.
How to Apply
Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter, highlighting any desirable skills you may have that are relevant for the position. This is a requirement for all applicants. Applications may not be considered without a covering letter.
By the start of employment, the successful candidate must have, and be able to demonstrate, permission to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- OX4 4GA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/07/2023
Reference ID: Oxford
