Synthetic Organic Chemist

About Us:

Domainex is a multi-award winning integrated drug discovery CRO that has been setting the highest standards in drug discovery, with a particular emphasis on small molecule research, since 2001. We work in partnership with clients from a variety of sectors including academic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and patient foundation organisations around the world. Our vision is to be the pre-eminent partner for innovative drug discovery services that improve the quality of life for people living with disease.

We offer our clients tailored services for every step of the drug discovery process, from expression of recombinant proteins and screening against disease targets to identify hit compounds, through the design and medicinal chemistry optimisation of hits and leads, to take these all the way to pre-clinical drug candidates.

Our multidisciplinary team of scientists works closely with our partners to generate innovative ideas, and to deliver high-quality results and outputs (e.g. crystallography-grade proteins and novel compounds that meet the desired target product profile)

We have established a strong reputation with a very high level of repeat business and a proven record of success, some of which we can illustrate through the publications and case studies our clients have allowed us to put in the public domain. We have received several awards recognising our customer focus and innovative approach to drug discovery.

What Are We Looking For In This Exciting New Role?

When you join Domainex we will be looking for you to have the ability to:

• Design and execute multistep synthetic routes in an efficient manner to deliver innovative compounds to ultra-high purity (> 99%)
• Where necessary scale up reactions to deliver multigram quantities of such designated target molecules
• Thrive in a high performance team and work culture

What Educational Background Are We Expecting?

• A Ph.D. in organic or organometallic chemistry, or a B.Sc/M.Sc degree in chemistry with > 2 years synthetic chemistry experience in industry

What Experience Will You Have?

• In depth knowledge of modern synthetic methods and techniques in organic chemistry. Experience in transition metal catalysed reactions would be desirable but not mandatory
• Strong track record of problem solving with the desire to seek out and apply novel and innovative solutions from the wider literature.
• A sound knowledge of handling air-sensitive substances
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Hands on experience of multigram scale synthesis
• Practical knowledge of new technologies applied to organic synthesis such as flow chemistry or photochemistry would be advantageous
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Motivated and pro-active for addressing new challenges and providing solutions
• Evidence of a high level of soft skills and the fostering of cross discipline relationships
• Track record of training and mentoring more junior scientists preferred but not mandatory.

What Can We Offer You?

Your highly competitive salary will be determined by your qualifications and your experience along with our excellent benefits package of a 5% pension contribution from yourself with a 10% contribution by Domainex; four times salary group life cover scheme; a private medical insurance scheme for you with discounted benefits for your family; an excellent Employee Assistance Programme; annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday; loyal service awards and other great benefits such as discounted gym membership and a lift share scheme.

We are based on the Chesterford Research Park just outside the charming market town of Saffron Walden, fifteen miles from the beautiful city of Cambridge. Chesterford Research Park has fabulous facilities including a restaurant, a gym, a six hole golf course and woodland walks.

We welcome all applications into our already diverse and inclusive workplace where we do all we can to assist each and every member of our fantastic team to reach their full potential in their chosen field. Feel free to apply for this role today or drop us a line to have a chat as there may be other options for you to explore within our growing organisation.