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Analytical Chemist

Berkshire

Excellent

Rowland Talent Solutions is looking for an Analytical Chemist to join a leading Pharmaceutical company in Berkshire. Joining their R&D laboratory you will support method development and method validation activities. Responsibilities include: Conduct analysis using a range of analytical techniques including HPLC, UV and IR. Support troubleshooting of HPLC methods. Review qualification protocols, SOPs and reports Support Senior Analysts to deliver method development projects for the company and clients Check laboratory writes ups, data and reports Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry (or related subject) and have experience in HPLC analysis within the Pharmaceutical industry. This Analytical Chemistry role would suit a recent graduate with a placement year or some industrial experience in HPLC within a GMP Pharmaceutical environment. Experience in method development and/ or method validation is highly desirable. This role is initially for a 12 month contract. Key words: HPLC, Analytical Chemistry, Stability, GMP, Method Development, Validation, ICH, GC, UV, Development, Dissolution, QC Analyst

Senior Medicinal Chemist

Nottinghamshire

Competitive

Rowland Talent Solutions are looking for experienced Organic Chemists/ Medicinal Chemists for a growing Pharmaceutical Drug Discovery company in the East Midlands. In this role you will manage client projects of early stage drug discovery and lead the development of novel small molecule drugs. Duties include: Lead drug discovery projects overseeing Medicinal Chemists and resources to deliver projects on time. Write project reports and liaise with the client at all stages of the project. Develop synthetic routes and perform synthesis of agreed target molecules Multi-step synthesis, reaction optimisation and scale-up (mg - gs). Solve complex medicinal and synthetic chemistry problems. Ideal candidates: Will have a PhD in Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry and have previous experience working as an Organic Chemist or Medicinal Chemist within a Pharmaceutical, CRO or Biotechnology company. This is fantastic opportunity for an experienced Medicinal Chemist/ Senior Scientist to further their career in a rapidly growing company. Key words: Medicinal, Synthetic, Synthesis, Organic, Drug discovery, Drug development, Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, NMR, Senior Scientist, Principal Scientist, Group Leader, Team Leader.

Team Leader - Analytical Chemistry

Berkshire

Excellent

We are currently looking for an Analytical Team Leader to join a rapidly growing speciality chemical company in Berkshire. The role: As the Team Leader in Analytical Chemistry, you will lead a small team of Analysts involved the analysis of new compounds. With expertise in a range of analytical techniques including HPLC, UPLC and NMR you will oversee method optimisation, troubleshooting and validation activities. Responsibilities include: Manage a small team of Analysts co-ordinating workloads to ensure analytical projects are delivered in time. Support, train and coach junior Analysts in a range of analytical techniques including HPLC, UPLC, NMR and LC-MS. Carry out method development, optimisation and validation activities. Maintain all analytical documentation and ensure quality standards are adhered too. Ideal candidates will have experience in HPLC method optimisation and troubleshooting and have some experience supervising or training laboratory analysts. Ideally you will have experience in HPLC method development and validation. It is also highly desirable that candidates have experience in LC-MS or NMR. To apply for the Analytical Team Leader role please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions. Key words: Analytical Chemist, HPLC, Method Development, Validation, Team Leader, Principal Scientist, Senior Scientist, Project Management, Analytical Supervisor, Quality. LCMS, NMR, QC Team Leader.

Medicinal Chemist

East Midlands

Excellent

We are currently looking for a PhD Organic Chemist or Medicinal Chemist for a growing Drug Discovery company in the East Midlands. The role: Joining this award-winning company, you will support Medicinal Chemistry projects in early stage drug discovery by developing novel small molecule drugs at the hit-to-lead and lead optimization stage. Duties include: Solve complex medicinal and synthetic chemistry problems. Design and carry out experiments using standard laboratory techniques. Develop synthetic routes and perform synthesis of agreed target molecules. Compile and review customer reports and documentation. Ideal candidates will: Have a PhD in Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry, with experience in multi-step organic synthesis. The company pride themselves on staff development and offering continuous learning opportunities. Key words: Medicinal, Synthetic, Synthesis, Organic, Drug discovery, Drug Development, Pharmaceutical, PhD, Post Doc, Chemistry, Researcher

Process Chemist

Oxfordshire

£28,000 - £36,000

Rowland Talent has a fantastic opportunity for a Process Chemist to work for a leading Pharmaceutical development company in Oxfordshire. The role: As a Process Chemist you will have expertise in organic synthesis, scale-up and process development within a Pharmaceutical/ API/ Fine Chemical development company. In this role you will support and lead the scale-up and transfer of laboratory processes to production. Responsibilities: Support the transfer of processes to the production facility. Troubleshoot processes at the pilot plant/ production scale. Act as the technical expert to provide solutions to processing issues. Design and execute experimental studies to generate results required to keep production moving. Review preparative methods with the laboratory team. Support process operators with technical transfers and scale-up. Review batch sheets and use tests to confirm processes will deliver the expected outputs. Ideal Candidates will: Have a degree in Chemistry or a PhD in Organic Chemistry and have experience in Pharmaceutical or Chemical batch manufacturing. You will have experience in organic synthesis along with a working knowledge of process development and scale-up. This is a great opportunity to work as a Process Chemist/ Process Scientist for a growing pharmaceutical development company. Working day shifts, 4 on 4 off the role come with a generous shift allowance. To apply or for further information please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent. Key words: Process Chemist, Process Scientist, Organic Chemist, Synthesis, MChem, Process Development, PR&D, API, GMP, Pharmaceutical.

QC Team Leader

Nottinghamshire

Excellent

We currently have an exciting opportunity for QC Team Leader to join a leading Pharmaceutical company in Nottingham. As a QC Team Leader, you will oversee and manage all QC Release projects ensuring all work is carried out to the correct quality and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include: Manage a team of QC Analysts being responsible for their development, training and career progression. Manage and carryout a range of QC release tests for pharmaceutical products to GMP standards. Provide technical leadership across a range of QC analytical chemistry techniques and QC release projects. Co-ordinate QC results from analytical methods including HPLC, UV-Vis, wet chemistry and Dissolution tests. Ensure that all laboratory work is carried out to a high standard and to relevant quality standards. Support the sales team in managing client projects. Communicate with Clients, in face to face meetings, phone and email. Ideal candidates will be: Degree or PhD qualified in Analytical Chemistry (or related subject) and have experience in QC release for a range of formulations and pharmaceutical products. Previous experience in project management and/ or people management is essential for this role. To apply to this fantastic QC 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, QC Release

Lead ADMET Scientist

Cheshire East

Competitive

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced ADMET Scientist to join a leading research company in Cheshire. The role: As a Lead Scientist in ADMET you will carry out DMPK studies using a range of analytical techniques including LC-MS and LC-MS/MS. Within this role you will lead projects and review and approve data for technical and customer reports. Responsibilities: Manage DMPK projects having responsibility for scheduling, assay runs, Mass Spectrometry analysis through to data analysis and reporting. Carry out and oversee ADME assays and bioanalytical analysis (including vitro studies, bioanalysis, aseptic cell culture) Continually improve existing assays and processes. Train and mentor junior ADME Scientists. Ensure equipment is maintained, validated and serviced ready for use. Idea candidates: Will be degree or PhD qualified in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry or related subject and have experience in a range of ADME assays and bioanalytical techniques. You will have hands-on experience in vitro ADME assays (such as: hepatocytes, CYP450/transporter phenotyping, CYP inhibition, CYP induction, transporters, intrinsic clearance, cell culture) and designing DMPK studies. It is also essential that candidates have extensive experience in mass spectrometry analysis. To apply please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions. Key words: ADMET, ADME, DMPK, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS, Bioanalytical, Assay, Toxicology, Senior Scientist, Lead ADMET Scientist

Associate Director - Medicinal Chemistry

East Midlands

Excellent

Associate Director – Medicinal Chemistry We are currently working with an award-winning drug discovery company in the East Midlands who are looking to recruit an Associate Director of Medicinal Chemistry. The role: As an Associate Director you will support the strategic leadership of the Chemistry department. Having extensive experience in medicinal chemistry, project management and leadership you will oversee several projects and multidiscipline teams (including DMPK Scientists, Medicinal Chemists, Bioscientists and Computational Chemists) to ensure departmental & company objectives, along with client projects are completed on time and within budget. Responsibilities include: Take a leading role in the Medicinal Chemistry department strategic plans, development and resource management. Act as Project Director having a ‘senior’ oversight on project design and strategy. Manage and lead groups of Scientists being responsible for their career development. Promote collaborative working between departments. Having expertise in a therapeutic area or scientific process you will act as a subject matter expert for the company. Lead and implement strategies to support overall business growth. Provide financial oversight and input into all project activities (quotes, project reports and presentations). Represent the company externally in at least one key scientific body. Lead the recruitment of new Organic Chemists. To be successful in this role you will have: A PhD in Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry. Extensive experience leading drug discovery projects. Experience in defining strategies for drug discovery programmes from HTS lead generation to hit-to-lead and/or lead optimization phases. Worked in a strategic leadership role with a proven track record in successful performance management and employee development. Experience working with multiple stakeholders/ divisions you will have excellent engagement and influencing skills at senior management level. If you are interested in joining this highly successful and award-winning company please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions.

Principal Medicinal Chemist

East Midlands

Excellent

Principal Medicinal Chemist Rowland Talent Solutions are working with a leading Drug Discovery company who are looking for an experienced Medicinal Chemist to lead a team of Scientists to deliver key projects for the company. In this Senior role you will lead a team of Scientists (Medicinal Chemists/ Organic Chemists) ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. 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. 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. If you have the drive and passion for drug discovery and want an opportunity to lead successful medicinal chemistry teams on a range of therapeutic areas, then please send your cv to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions to hear more about this fantastic opportunity. Key words: PhD, Post Doc, Medicinal, Organic, Chemistry, Drug Discovery, Pharmaceutical, Research, Senior Scientist, Principal Scientist, Group Leader, Biotechnology.

Study Director/ Senior Analyst - Pesticide Residue

Essex

Excellent

Rowland Talent Solutions has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Analyst - Pesticide Residue to act as a Study Director managing multiple projects and analytical studies. The company, a leading agrochemical company, are experiencing a period of growth and are now looking for an experienced Pesticide Residue Analyst/ Study Director. In this role you will manage several studies having responsibility for GLP compliance, resources and other Analysts/ Lab Technicians. Duties include: Act as a Study Director for a number of studies ensuring all work is carried out on time, within budget and to GLP regulations. Design and implement GLP study plans liaising directly with the customer providing regular updates on project progress. Lead analytical testing and method development on LC-MS, LC-MS/MS and GC-MS for the analysis of pesticide residues and physical chemistry studies. Oversee and lead troubleshooting, maintenance and validation of equipment and methods. Lead a small team of Analysts/ Lab Technicians having responsibility for training, coaching and appraisals. Ideal candidates will be: Degree qualified in a Chemistry subject and have experience in the analysis of pesticides/ pesticide residue within a GLP environment. You will have extensive experience in analytical techniques including LC-MS, LC-MS/MS and GC-MS along with experience in a number of extraction techniques. Experience working directly with customers or in project management is desirable as well as training/ coaching junior Analytical Chemists/ Lab Technicians. To apply please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions Key words: Study Director, Senior Analyst, Analytical Chemist, Residue, Pesticide, UKAS, Organic Analyst, Water, HPLC, GC, GC-MS, LC-MS, GLP, extraction. LC-MS/MS