Associate Scientist / Associate Scientistess

Join Our Team as an Associate Scientist in Synthetic Chemistry

Are you ready to leverage your chemistry expertise in a dynamic drug discovery environment? Proclinical is collaborating with a growing biopharmaceutical organization to find an Associate Scientist to enhance its expanding synthetic chemistry and drug discovery team. This is an exciting opportunity for early-career synthetic chemists, organic chemists, or chemistry graduates to gain invaluable industry experience while contributing to the discovery of innovative small-molecule medicines. Prior experience in medicinal chemistry is not required.

Location

Cambridge, UK

Sector

• Pharmaceutical
• Drug Discovery
• Small Molecule Research

Working Pattern

Laboratory-based (5 days per week)

Contract

12 Months

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and purify small-molecule compounds on a milligram-to-gram scale
• Support synthetic route design and optimization
• Utilize organic synthesis, chromatography, and preparative HPLC techniques
• Analyze and interpret NMR, LC-MS, and HPLC data
• Troubleshoot synthetic, purification, and analytical challenges
• Maintain accurate experimental records
• Present results and collaborate with multidisciplinary scientists
• Support safe and effective laboratory operations

Requirements

• BSc or MSc in chemistry, organic chemistry, synthetic chemistry, or a related discipline
• Practical synthetic chemistry experience gained through employment, an industrial placement, internship, or academic research project
• Knowledge of organic synthesis and compound purification
• Familiarity with NMR, LC-MS, HPLC, or chromatography
• Strong attention to detail, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills

This role presents the opportunity to develop hands-on experience in synthetic organic chemistry, pharmaceutical R&D, and small-molecule drug discovery within a collaborative scientific environment. Apply online using the form below.

Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

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