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Associate Scientist, Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 20 hours ago
- Salary
- Competitive
- Recruiter
- Proclinical
- Closes
- 15 Oct 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
- Contract Type
- Contract
Description
Looking for an opportunity to apply your chemistry expertise in a cutting–edge drug discovery environment?
Associate Scientist, Synthetic Chemistry
Proclinical is working alongside a growing biopharmaceutical organisation is seeking an Associate Scientist to join its expanding synthetic chemistry and drug discovery team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early–career synthetic chemist, organic chemist or chemistry graduate to gain industry experience supporting the discovery of novel small–molecule medicines. Previous medicinal chemistry experience is not essential.
Location: Cambridge, UK
Sector: Pharmaceutical Drug Discovery Small Molecule Research
Working Pattern: Laboratory–based (5 days per week)
Contract: 12 Months
Responsibilities
Synthesise and purify small–molecule compounds on milligram–to–gram scaleSupport synthetic route design and optimisationUse organic synthesis, chromatography and preparative HPLC techniquesAnalyse and interpret NMR, LC–MS and HPLC dataTroubleshoot synthetic, purification and analytical challengesMaintain accurate experimental recordsPresent results and collaborate with multidisciplinary scientistsSupport safe and effective laboratory operations
Requirements
BSc or MSc in chemistry, organic chemistry, synthetic chemistry or a related disciplinePractical synthetic chemistry experience gained through employment, an industrial placement, internship or academic research projectKnowledge of organic synthesis and compound purificationFamiliarity with NMR, LC–MS, HPLC or chromatographyStrong attention to detail, communication and teamwork skills
This role offers 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 now if you are looking to build your career as a Synthetic Chemist, Organic Chemist, Laboratory Scientist or Associate Scientist.
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Neil Walton at (url removed).
If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click 'Apply' or to speak to one of our specialists please request a call back at the top of this page.
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