Chemist- Cardiff Cardiff, Wales
Job description
We offer:
- Vibrant and dynamic employment - we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy - our future is strong and exciting!
- Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself - our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
- A great team where we all support each other - enjoy your work - after all you spend about a third of your time here!
Our Company: "We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges".
We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.
The role is based in Cardiff. The Cardiff site is Pharmaron's global centre of excellence for the custom chemical synthesis of drug and complex chemical substances radiolabelled with tritium or carbon-14, offering radiolabelled custom synthesis service to clients in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical and industrial sectors. We offer our employees a supportive teamwork environment, enabling them to develop and liberate their true potential.
The position we are seeking to fill is an exciting opportunity for a Chemist to join our group.
- We offer state of the art equipment and facilities at our Cardiff site.
- We offer a competitive salary plus bonus scheme and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
- We offer the opportunity for growth and development.
Key roles and responsibilities:
- The synthesis and purification of isotopically labelled compounds within agreed timeframes.
- Perform in-process analytical testing.
- Develop and redesign synthetic routes.
- Liaise and build strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Contribute to future cost estimate generation.
- Where appropriate, project management and support/mentor colleagues.
Qualification
- PhD or MSc in (Synthetic) Organic Chemistry.
Requirements:
- Industrial experience is essential.
- Experience of chromatographic techniques, both analytical and preparative.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and as part of a team.
- Conscientious and meticulous in laboratory work.
- Good time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to problem solve.
- Willing to get involved with new ideas and initiatives.
- Eligible to live and work in the UK.
Why Should You Apply?
- This is an opportunity for you as a scientist to demonstrate your ability to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment.
- Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards of Chemistry.
- To be part of a team who support each other and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.
Founded in 2004, Pharmaron is a cutting-edge, fully integrated pharmaceutical R&D service platform supporting the life science industry. The company has invested in its people and facilities and established its comprehensive service offerings throughout the pharmaceutical R&D lifecycle. With operations in China, the US and the UK staffed by more than 15,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering end-to-end R&D solutions to its partners globally and enabling them to accelerate their novel drug discovery and development process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
