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Senior Analytical Chemist

Berkshire

Competitive

We have an opportunity for a Senior Analytical Chemist to work for leading laboratory in Berkshire.   The role: As a Senior Analytical Chemist, you will support projects conducting a range of analysis using HPLC and GC.   Duties include: Conduct HPLC and GC analysis. Prepare samples and run sample extractions. Carry out method validation and troubleshooting activities. Ensure all work is carried out to quality standards. Follow project plans and SOPs. Write and review project reports.     Ideal candidates for the Senior Analytical Chemist role will be degree qualified in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry and have previous laboratory experience using HPLC or GC.   To apply for the Senior Analytical Chemist role please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent.           Key words: Lab Analyst, Analytical Chemist, Chemistry, HPLC, GC, GLP

Group Leader - Organic Chemistry

Kent

Excellent

We are currently looking for a Group Leader - Organic Chemistry for a growing Pharmaceutical company in the South East.   As a Group Leader, you will manage a team of Organic Chemists to develop novel molecules for drug discovery and development projects.   Duties include:   Lead a team of Organic Chemists having responsibility for appraisals and career/ personal development. Carry out and solve complex synthetic chemistry problems.  Support, through others, the development of synthetic routes and the synthesis of target molecules/ drug candidates. Support and coach team members in data analysis and problem solving. Project management including writing and reviewing all technical reports and documentation. Have the responsibility for health and safety.     Requirements The Organic Chemistry Group Leader role is open to Senior Scientists or Principal Scientists ready to make that next step into management. You will have a PhD in Organic Chemistry and have experience in training or coaching junior Organic Chemists. Previous experience working as a Team Leader/ Supervisor/ Group Leader is desirable.      This is growing company with some fantastic facilities. The company offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package.   To apply for the Group Leader - Organic Chemistry role please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions.               Key words: Synthetic, Synthesis, Organic Chemist, Drug discovery, Drug Development, Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Senior Scientist, Group Leader, Medicinal.    

Analytical Chemist

Nottinghamshire

Excellent

We are currently looking for an Analytical Chemist to join a leading Pharmaceutical R&D company in the East Midlands.   The role: You will work on a range of analytical projects in support of drug discovery and development. As an Analytical Chemist, you will run chromatography methods for the purification, separation and analysis of small organic molecules.      Responsibilities include:   Support analytical chemistry projects ensuring all work is carried out to the required standards. Conduct Method development, validation, troubleshooting and maintenance activities. Carry out analytical testing, purification and separation using Prep HPLC, chiral separation techniques and HPLC. Work with the Medicinal Chemistry Managers on analytical work and programmes. Write and review analytical documentation and SOPs.     Ideal candidates for the Analytical Chemist: Will be degree or PhD qualified in Analytical Chemistry or similar and have experience analytical techniques including HPLC, LCMS and NMR. Experience in method development for the purification, separation and analysis of small organic molecules, specifically HPLC, preparative HPLC, SFC and Chiral separation is highly desirable.     This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing company that offers an attractive salary and benefits package.     For further information on the Purification Analytical Chemist role or to apply please contact Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions.                     Key words: Analytical Chemistry, HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS, chromatography, Chiral, Purification, Drug Discovery, API, Pharmaceutical, Principal Scientist, Analytical Chemist, Method development, Method validation, preparative, Medicinal, Organic, Synthesis.

QA Officer

Berkshire

Competitive

We are currently looking for a QA Officer to join a growing scientific company in Berkshire.   QA Officer responsibilities include:   Ensure timely completion of deviation & OOS investigations and non-conformances. Prepare and update QA documents, including SOPs and validation documents. Conduct internal audits. Review and audit project plans, data and reports Offer QA support to the laboratory.   Ideal candidates for the QA Officer role will: Have a degree in a Chemistry subject and have previous experience working in Quality Assurance. The role is also open to Analytical Chemists with experience in some of the following - deviations, CAPAs, Audits or OOS investigations. You will have experience working in a cGMP Pharmaceutical or GLP environment.       To apply to the QA Officer role please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent.             Key words: QA Officer, Quality Assurance, Audits, CAPA, Deviations, QMS, SOPs, OOS, GMP, GLP, Pharmaceutical, HPLC, GC

Principal Analytical Chemist

Reading

Competitive

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Analytical Chemist to manage a range of projects for a growing company in the South East.   The role: As a Principal Analytical Chemist, you will lead several complex projects working with Analytical Scientists and Managers to deliver projects on time.   Responsibilities:   As a Project Leader for Analytical chemistry projects, you will work with customers to design project plans. Support Analysts and Senior Analytical Chemists to deliver projects on time and to agreed projects goals. Complete all project paperwork and documentation. Interpret data and write technical project reports. Carry out Analytical testing using, Wet Chemistry, HPLC and GC analysis. Oversee and carry out experimental, HPLC and GC troubleshooting.   Ideal candidates for the Principal Scientist role will be: Degree qualified in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry and have experience in either project management or people management within an Analytical Chemistry laboratory.       This growing dynamic company offers a competitive salary and benefits package with plenty of development and career opportunities as the Principal Analytical Chemist.     To apply for the Principal Analytical Chemist role please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions.             Key words: HPLC, GC, GLP, Analytical Chemist, Chemistry, ISO17025, Laboratory, Chemistry  

Medicinal Chemist

Nottinghamshire

Excellent

We are currently looking for a Medicinal Chemist and a Senior Scientist to join a growing drug discovery company in the East Midlands.   The role: As a Medicinal Chemist you will support small molecule drug discovery projects across a range of therapeutic areas. Working as part of an integrated project team you will design and conduct synthesis of novel molecular targets.     Responsibilities:   Support a range of drug discovery projects from hit identification, hit-to-lead, through lead optimisation and candidate selection. Design and execute novel and complex synthetic routes to challenging chemical targets. Work collaboratively within a project team to ensure project milestones are met. Write and review project reports.       Ideal candidates for the Medicinal Chemist role: Will be PhD qualified in Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry. As a Medicinal Chemist, you will have expertise in route design and in carrying out challenging multistep synthetic organic chemistry.   For the Senior Scientist role candidates will have some experience working in industry or as a Post Doc.       The company offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, which includes, a bonus scheme, a pension scheme, private medical insurance and a generous relocation allowance. The company is passionate about the development and training of their staff and offers plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.     To apply for the Medicinal Chemist role please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions.         Key words: Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Discovery, therapeutic, Synthetic, Synthesis, Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Senior Scientist, Chemist, PhD, Post Doc  

Formulation Scientist

Berkshire

Highly Competitive

We are currently looking for a Formulation Scientist for a leading Pharmaceutical Development company in Berkshire.   The role: As a Formulation Scientist you will be involved in the formulation and development of a wide variety of pharmaceutical products. Working in a dynamic and growing team you will work on a range of dosage forms including solid oral dose, tablets and capsules.   Responsibilities:   Carry out formulation development activities for several different dosage forms including solid dose, tablets, capsules and liquids. Design and implement formulation and pre-formulation studies. Support and lead scale-up and tech transfer to manufacturing. Write and review documentation and project reports.     Ideal candidates: Will have a degree or masters (or PhD) in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences or chemistry (or related subject) and have experience working as a Formulation Scientist within the Pharmaceutical industry. To be successful as a Formulation Scientist you will have experience in the formulation and development of poorly soluble molecules.     The company offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package along with and exciting career in this rapidly growing company.       To apply to the Formulation Scientist role please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions.                 Key words: Formulation, Scientist, Development, Scale-up, Technology Transfer, cGMP, Pharmaceuticals, Liquids, Dosage Forms, Solid Dosage Forms, Tablets, Capsules, Suspensions, Emulsions, powders, QBD, FDA, MHRA,

Associate Director - DMPK

Nottinghamshire

Highly Competitive

Associate Director - DMPK We are currently looking for an Associate Director of DMPK for a rapidly growing Drug Discovery company in the East Midlands. The role: As an Associate Director of DMPK you will join a highly successful department and oversee a range of projects covering pharmacokinetics (PK) and absorption, metabolism, distribution, and excretion (ADME) of drug candidates. Responsibilities include: Lead and oversee projects to ensure key deliverables are met. Maintain a high-performing team taking the lead in recruitment and staff development. Plan and implement business growth strategies for the company. Have a strategic overview of the current and future business activities to ensure the department’s objectives and resources are in line with the overall business plan Act as a DMPK subject matter expert for the company.   Successful candidates: Will be degree or PhD qualified in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related subject and have worked in a strategic leadership role.   As an Associate Director of DMPK you will have extensive experience in absorption, distribution, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics with a proven track record in successful performance management and employee development.   The Associate Director of DMPK role comes with a highly competitive salary and benefits package. If you are interested in joining this highly successful company, please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions.       Key words: ADME, ADMET, Toxicology, in vitro, Study Director, DMPK, HPLC, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS, metabolism, GLP, GCP, Pharmaceutical, Drug Discovery

Senior Formulation Scientist

Berkshire

Excellent

Senior Formulation Scientist   We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Formulation Scientist to join a dynamic R&D Pharmaceutical company in Berkshire.   As a Senior Formulation Scientist you will develop a range of formulations conducting development activities including pre-formulation, formulation characterisation, scale-up and transfer to GMP manufacturing.   Duties include:   Conduct formulation development activities and characterise formulations To perform method development, validation activities Plan experiments and write protocols, according to the project schedule Manage customer projects ensuring project deadlines are met. Keeping detailed and accurate records of all work undertaken.     Ideal candidates will: Have a degree or PhD in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences (or related subject) and have experience in formulation development to GMP standards. Experience working on solid dosage forms such as tablets or capsules is desirable.   The company offers a highly competitive salary and a great benefits package. The training and development opportunities are excellent with a long an exciting career to be had with this fast paced and growing business.   To apply or to find out more information please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions.       Key words: Formulation Scientist, Development, Scale-up, Tech Transfer, cGMP, GLP, Pharmaceuticals, Liquid Dose, Dosage Forms, Manufacturing, NPD, ICH Guidelines, Technical Transfer, Manufacture, Solid Dosage Forms, Tablets, Capsules, Liquids, Suspensions, Emulsions, powders, QBD, FDA, MHRA, Product Development

Organic Chemist

Kent

Competitive

We are currently looking for a PhD Organic Chemist for a growing Pharmaceutical company in the South East.   As an Organic Chemist, you will carry out complex Organic Synthesis to develop novel molecules for drug discovery and development.   Duties include:   Solve complex medicinal and synthetic chemistry problems.  Design and carry out experiments using a number of laboratory techniques. Develop synthetic routes and perform synthesis on target molecules/ drug candidates. Write and review technical reports and documentation.     Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry and have experience in organic synthesis.     This is growing company with some great facilities. The company offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package.   To apply please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions.           Key words: Medicinal, Synthetic, Synthesis, Organic Chemist, Drug discovery, Drug development, Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Senior Scientist

Laboratory Manager

Cambridgeshire

Excellent

We are currently recruiting a Laboratory Manager for a rapidly growing testing company in Cambridgeshire.   The role: As the Laboratory Manager you will have responsibility for both the Organics and Inorganics Laboratories. You will oversee the quality, H&S and all technical aspects in the laboratory and manage continuous improvement to further advance laboratory efficiencies.   Responsibilities: Deliver on laboratory targets including performance, quality & compliance. Have responsibility for laboratory technical and operational processes. Coordinate analytical method development and validation activities. Manage a large team of Laboratory Analysts (including performance, training, appraisals, development and recruitment) and the quality management system (QMS). Resolve problems arising from the laboratory including performance, processes, quality and technical.     To be successful in this role: Candidates will be degree qualified in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry (or similar subject) and have experience in managing an Analytical laboratory. You will have experience in a range of analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, GC-MS, ICP and ICP-MS and be an ‘expert’ user of at least 2 of these analytical techniques. Ideally candidates will have previous experience in an environmental testing laboratory working to ISO17025.       The company is rapidly growing and offers a great opportunity for a Lab Manager or experienced Team Leader to take the next step in their career.   For further details or to apply please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions.               Key words: Laboratory Manager, Analytical Chemist, Team Leader, Section Leader, HPLC, GC, ICP, supervisor, Head of Analytical.  

Group Leader - Medicinal Chemistry

East Midlands

Excellent

Group Leader - Medicinal Chemist   We are working with a leading Drug Discovery company who are looking for a Group Leader to lead a team of highly skilled Scientists.   Responsibilities include: Design and plan projects, including resources and workloads for drug discovery teams. Manage multidisciplinary project teams to deliver potential drug compounds. Prepare and review written reports and presentations detailing project progress and strategy. Synthesise a wide range of novel drug molecules supporting hit identification, hit to lead and lead optimisation campaigns. Line management of a team of scientists having responsibility for coaching, personal and career development.       Ideal candidates: Will have a drug discovery background gained within a pharmaceutical, CRO or Biotech company. As a Group Leader you will have a track record in leading teams in the discovery of small-molecule drugs and have exceptional scientific leadership skills in synthetic organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry.     The company offers an excellent salary and benefits package which includes, a bonus scheme, a competitive pension scheme, private medical insurance and a generous relocation allowance.       To apply or hear more about this fantastic opportunity please send your cv to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions.               Key words: PhD, Post Doc, Medicinal, Organic, Chemistry, Drug Discovery, Pharmaceutical, Research, Senior Scientist, Principal Scientist, Group Leader, Biotechnology, Manager, Synthetic, Synthesis

Head of Bioanalytical

Cambridgeshire

Highly Competitive

We are currently looking for a Head of Bioanalytical to join a growing Pharmaceutical company focussed on drug discovery.   The role: As Head of Bioanalytical Sciences, you will manage a team or Bioanalysts and DMPK Scientists in support of drug discovery projects. You will have overall responsibility for all projects from project design, strategy through to completion.   Responsibilities: Lead the Bioanalytical department and manage project teams. Work collaboratively with the management team across biology and chemistry to progress drug discovery projects. Support and train staff in a range of bioanalytical and ADME techniques. Provide technical expertise in a range of Bioanalysis techniques, cell-based assays, ADME assays, LC-MS and LC-MS/MS. Write and present reports liaising directly with customers.     Ideal candidates for the Head of Bioanalytical: Will be PhD or degree qualified in Biochemistry or Chemistry (or related subject) and have experience leading teams within ADME/ DMPK or Bioanalysis. As Head of Bioanalytical Sciences, you will have experience in a range of bioanalysis techniques and ideally have experience in ADME assays. Experience or knowledge of the following is essential - mammalian cells, Protein analysis and mass spectroscopy (LC-MS/ QTOF).   The company is rapidly growing and based within one of the leading scientific research and innovation hubs in the UK. They offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package, and an opportunity to join a dynamic and rewarding company.         To apply to the Head of Bioanalytical role please send your CV to peter at Rowland Talent Solutions.                   Key words: Bioanalysis, Bioanalytical, DMPK, ADME, Cell-based Assays, LC-MS, QTOF, Biochemist, Mammalian, Group Leader, LC-MS/MS

Analytical Chemistry Team Leader

Leicestershire

Highly Competitive

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an Analytical Chemistry Team Leader to join a large Pharmaceutical company in the East Midlands.   The role: Joining this highly successful company you will lead a team of Analytical Chemists carrying out analysis using HPLC, UPLC, GC and dissolution testing.   Duties: Manage a team of Analysts being responsible for their development, training and career progression. Provide technical leadership across a range analytical techniques specifically HPLC/ UPLC. Manage and co-ordinate activities to ensure projects are delivered on time. Conduct analytical method development, validation and tech transfers of analytical methods. Troubleshoot analytical methods (HPLC, dissolution and UPLC). Ensure all activities are carried out to cGMP.   Ideal candidates will be: Degree qualified in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry and have experience supervising Analytical Chemists within the Pharmaceutical industry. You will have experience in a range of analytical techniques including HPLC/ UPLC and have experience in method development and method validation. Experience in stability studies is highly desirable.     To apply for the Analytical Team Leader role please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions.             Key words: analytical chemist, analytical chemistry, Quality Control, laboratory, QC analysis, GMP, HPLC, GC, UPLC, UV, Validation, stability, Team Leader, QC Supervisor, Method development

Computational Chemist

Cambridgeshire

Excellent

We currently have an opportunity for a Computational Chemist to join a rapidly growing drug discovery company in Cambridgeshire.     The role: As an experienced Computational Chemist, you will join the Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD) department to provide solutions to a range of complex and exciting drug discovery problems.     Responsibilities: Using a suite of software tools, you will support drug discovery projects. Work collaboratively with the Medicinal Chemistry and Biology groups to progress multiple projects covering a range of therapeutic areas. Lead the development of platform technologies within the company. Identify new business opportunities and write proposals. Support/ train new and junior Computational Chemists.     Candidates will have: A PhD in computational chemistry with experience of small-molecule and protein modelling. You will have previous experience in structure-based and ligand-based drug design, along with an in-depth knowledge of drug discovery processes.   Furthermore, candidates will have in a variety of computational tools and techniques including virtual screening, structure-activity relationships, and chemoinformatics.         To apply to the Computational Chemist role please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions.