Associate Principal Process Chemist

The Associate Principal Process Chemist will conduct high-quality synthetic chemistry to agreed timelines. Operating within contract research projects, you will carry out the multi-step synthesis and process development of small organic compounds before scaling up to synthesise larger amounts of the target molecule.

You will have the opportunity to work within a diverse, multi-disciplinary project team, contributing your technical knowledge base and developing your areas of personal expertise, planning carefully and carrying out your work safely, ensuring you document and accurately communicate your methods and results.

CatSci Ltd. are an award-winning, fast-growing and agile innovation partner with a proven track record in developing economically and environmentally sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Every day, we leverage our highly qualified technical team, state-of-the-art facilities and refined workflows – honed from decades of large pharma experience – to create perfect-for-purpose drug substance solutions for global companies of all sizes. This allows our customers to deliver best-in-class medicines to those in need worldwide.

We pride ourselves on creating an environment where all our employees can flourish. As part of our team, you'll thrive on a culture of continuous improvement and always be encouraged to be the best version of yourself. We hire great people from various backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

• Carrying out multi-step synthesis, isolation, purification, and characterisation of small organic compounds
• Designing efficient routes to target molecules of a wide range of complexity by applying modern synthetic methods
• Planning and managing development activities according to the requirements of the portfolio department
• Contributing to the group's technical knowledge base and developing new processes for our clients
• Working with colleagues to deliver project plans to agreed cost, quality and time specifications
• Presenting cross-functional research at departmental and project team meetings

• Ideally, a PhD in chemistry with extensive experience in industry or post-doctoral studies, however, Master's degree with experience in the industry would be considered
• Detailed understanding of organic synthesis and process chemistry, with experience of small molecule therapeutics
• A pragmatic approach coupled with evidence of good experimental work
• Thorough approach to the design of experiments
• Expertise in the use of practical synthetic chemistry techniques, ideally with some experience in the scale-up of industrial processes
• Excellent task management and communication skills

• Competitive salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience + negotiable)
• 25 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday + 2 charity days
• Company benefits
• Annual bonus
• Company's pension
• Wellbeing Program
• Death in service cover
• Flexible working arrangements (subject to prior agreement)
• Learning and Development opportunities

• As an equal opportunities employer, we will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments in order to attend/ perform in the interview, please do not hesitate to let us know.