Associate Scientist, Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Advance Your Career in Synthetic Chemistry and Drug Discovery

Join a growing biopharmaceutical organisation in Cambridge, UK, to support the discovery of novel small-molecule medicines. This laboratory-based role, working five days per week on a 12-month contract, is an excellent opportunity for early-career synthetic chemists, organic chemists, or chemistry graduates to gain valuable industry experience. Previous medicinal chemistry experience is not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Synthesise and purify small-molecule compounds on milligram-to-gram scale
• Support synthetic route design and optimisation
• Utilise organic synthesis, chromatography, and preparative HPLC techniques
• Analyse 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

Essential 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, communication, and teamwork skills

This position offers the chance to develop hands-on experience in synthetic organic chemistry, pharmaceutical R&D, and small-molecule drug discovery within a collaborative scientific environment.