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Organic Chemist

Cheshire East

Competitive

We are currently looking for an Organic Chemist for a Pharmaceutical Research company in Cheshire. As an Organic Chemist, you will carry out complex Organic Synthesis to develop novel molecules for drug discovery and development projects. Duties include: Solve complex synthetic chemistry problems. Design and carry out experiments using several laboratory techniques. Develop synthetic routes and perform synthesis on novel target molecules/ drug candidates. Write and review technical reports and documentation. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Organic Chemistry/ Medicinal Chemistry or degree in Chemistry with some industrial experience in synthetic organic chemistry. This is growing company with some fantastic 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, MChem, PhD

Senior Analytical Chemist

Cheshire West and Chester

Excellent

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Analytical Chemist to act as a Technical Lead for a large Chemical company in the Northwest. As a Senior Analytical Chemist, you will support the R&D Chemists by developing, troubleshooting and conducting various analytical tests. The role will focus on Thermal Analysis; therefore, candidates must have extensive experience in both Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) techniques. Working as a Senior Analytical Chemist you will be involved in a range of analysis using other analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, IR and NMR. Ideal candidate: Will be qualified in a Chemistry subject and have experience in TGA and DSC, along with experience in HPLC OR GC analysis. Experience in TGA and DSC method development for unknown samples is essential for this role. This is a great opportunity for a Senior Analytical Chemist to work as the technical lead/ technical expert for all Thermal analysis on site. To apply please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions. Key words: Thermal Analysis, TGA, Thermal Gravimetric Analysis, DSC, Differential scanning calorimetry, Technical Lead, Analytical Chemist, Chemical, Chemistry

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 projects. Duties include: Solve complex synthetic chemistry problems. Design and carry out experiments using several 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. The position is open to recent PhDs or a Masters graduate with industrial experience in synthetic organic chemistry. This is growing company with some fantastic 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

Organic Chemists or Medicinal Chemists

Nottinghamshire

Excellent

Job Title - Organic Chemist Location - East Midlands We are currently looking for PhD Organic Chemists or Medicinal Chemists for a rapidly growing Pharmaceutical company in the East Midlands. The role: Joining this award-winning company, you will support Medicinal Chemistry projects in early stage drug discovery 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. This highly successful company is again looking to grow and are now looking for a couple of Organic Chemists to support their continued success. To apply please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions Key words: Medicinal, Synthetic, Synthesis, Organic Chemist, Drug discovery, Drug Development, Pharmaceutical, PhD, Post Doc, Chemistry, Researcher

Analytical Development Chemist

Leeds

Competitive

We are currently looking for an Analytical Method Development Chemist for a growing pharmaceutical testing company in West Yorkshire. The company: A specialist in pharmaceutical analytical testing. They offer a highly technical analytical service for a range of Pharmaceutical and Biotech companies. The company focusses on troubleshooting, developing and validating analytical methods for a variety of pharmaceutical products. The role: As an Analytical Chemist you will perform analytical method development and validation activities for HPLC, GC, and IC, along with several detectors such as MS and MS/MS. Responsibilities include: Develop and validate methods for HPLC, GC, LC-MS and LC-MS/MS. Conduct analysis on a large range of samples including substances, compounds, formulations, final products and raw materials. Write and review documents relating to methods and protocols. Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation. Ensure all equipment and instrumentation is well maintained and validated. Liaise directly with customers on projects providing timely updates on their progress. Ideal candidates: Will be degree or PhD qualified in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry and have some experience working in a GMP or GLP environment. As an Analytical Method Development Chemist, you will have expertise in developing and validating HPLC or GC methods. Experience in LC-MS is desirable but not essential as training is provided. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package with plenty of development and training opportunities! The role is commutable from north Manchester, Leeds, Harrogate, Bradford and Skipton Key words: Scientist, Analytical Chemist, HPLC, GC, Method Development, Validation, Pharmaceutical, GMP, GLP, chromatography, LC-MS

Bioanalytical Scientist

Oxfordshire

Excellent

Rowland Talent Solutions are currently looking for a Bioanalytical Scientist or Senior Scientist to join a leading Pharmaceutical company in Oxfordshire. The role: As a Bio-Analytical Scientist working in drug discovery you will conduct analysis of drugs within biological samples using LC-MS/MS. Responsibilities: Carry out analysis of biological samples using LC-MS/MS. Support or lead LC-MS/MS method development and troubleshooting activities. Conduct sample extractions (protein precipitation, solid-phase extraction, liquid-liquid extraction). Interpret and report clinical DMPK data. Ideal candidates: Will either be degree or PhD qualified in Chemistry or in Bioscience/ Pharmacology (or similar) and have some experience in LC-MS or LC-MS/ MS analysis of biological matrices. Experience working within Drug Discovery/ DMPK is desirable but full training is on offer with this role. To apply please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions. Please note this role is initially a 12 month fixed term contract. Key words: Bioanalysis, Senior Scientist, LC-MS, HPLC, ADME, DMPK, Bioanalytical

Production Chemist

Oxfordshire

Excellent

We are currently looking for graduate Chemists to work in a Pharmaceutical GMP Pilot Plant facility. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing Pharmaceutical R&D company in Oxfordshire. Working as an Operator in the GMP Pilot Plant facility you will use variety of different equipment running multiple chemical synthesis processes for the scale-up and manufacture of APIs. Duties include: Operate pilot plant reactors and equipment ensuring high standards of safety, housekeeping, hygiene and quality are maintained. Carry all work to GMP standards. Run routine maintenance and validation to reaction vessels and other equipment to ensure chemical production is carried out to project schedules. Ensure that written instruction/directions are followed correctly. Report any irregularities so that corrective actions can be planned and implemented. Promptly and accurately complete documents as directed and record all irregularities. Support environmental monitoring and report/record information. Ideal candidates will be degree qualified in Chemistry and have a good work ethic. Full training is on offer for successful candidates. Please note this role is shift based, 12 hour day and night shifts and comes with a generous shift allowance Key words: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Process Chemist, Pilot Plant, Production Chemist, Manufacturing Chemist, GMP, Pharmaceutical, graduate, BSc, organic chemistry.

Analytical Chemist

Kent

Excellent

Analytical Chemist We currently have a great opportunity for an Analytical Chemist to join a leading Pharmaceutical development company in Kent. The role: As an Analyst you will support a range of analytical projects using an array of analytical instruments including HPLC, GC and LC-MS. This is an Analytical Development role and as such you will carry out method development and validation. Responsibilities include: Ensure all work is carried out to the required standards (GMP and ICH guidelines). Carry out analytical testing using a HPLC, LCMS and GC. Carry out analytical method development and validation. Write and review analytical documentation and SOPs. Ensure all analytical instrumentation is maintained and validated ready for use. Ideal candidates: Will be degree qualified in Analytical Chemistry or a similar subject and have experience in a range of analytical techniques including HPLC, LCMS and GC. Experience in NMR is desirable. You will have experience in method development, validation and troubleshooting within the Pharmaceutical industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and growing company as an Analytical Chemist. For further information or to apply please contact Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions Key words: Analytical Chemistry, HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS, chromatography, GMP, Pharmaceutical, , analytical Chemist, Method development, Method validation.

Formulation Scientist

East Sussex

£30,000 - £40,000

Rowland Talent Solutions is currently looking for a Formulation Scientist to join a growing Pharmaceutical development company on in the South East. The role: As a Formulation Scientist you will support the formulation development of a range pharmaceuticals from laboratory-based development through scale-up and production. Responsibilities: Design and develop new and existing formulations using appropriate testing techniques. Lead scale-up activities in the lab and oversee/ support technology transfers to production. Lead and support process optimisation and process validation for manufacturing. Ensure all activities are carried to cGMP and SOPs. Write and review GMP documentation including batch records, quality documents and validation protocols. To be successful in the role: Candidates will be degree qualified (or masters/ MChem) and have experience working in a Pharmaceutical GMP Formulation Development laboratory. You will have experience in formulation or process scale-up to develop solid, oral, powder or liquid formulations. To apply or for further information on this great opportunity please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions. Key words: Formulation, Development, R&D, NPD, QbD, Pharmaceutical, solid dose, tablets, semi-solids, Scientist, Chemistry, GMP, cGMP, Process, Tablets, Liquids, Topical, Granulation, Milling, QbD, Manufacturing, Scale-up, Solid Dosage Forms, Capsules, Suspensions, Emulsions, Powders.

Senior Bioanalytical Scientist

Cheshire East

Excellent

Rowland Talent Solutions are looking for a Senior Bioanalytical Scientist to join a leading Bioanalytical company in Cheshire. The role: Taking the lead on several bioanalytical projects you will develop and validate assays to analyse samples by LC-MS/MS or plate-based assays. Responsibilities include: Carry out a variety of analytical (LC-MS/MS, UPLC-MS/MS, ELISA) and separation techniques. Ensure all work is carried out to GLP/ GCP standards Lead method development and method validation activities Validate and troubleshoot analytical equipment. Supervise and coach Analytical Scientists and Laboratory Technicians. Idea Candidates: Will be degree or PhD qualified in a Science subject and have experience in LC-MS (ideally LC-MS/MS) in a bioanalytical regulated (GLP/GCP) laboratory. You will have experience in a range of analysis including method development and validation. For further details or to apply please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent Solutions. Key words: Bioanalysis, Bioanalytical, Analytical Chemist, LC-MS, HPLC, GCP, GLP, Pharmaceutical, Study Manager, Study Director

Analytical Chemist

Cambridgeshire

Competitive

Rowland Talent are currently looking for an Analyst to join a leading testing company in Cambridgeshire. The company offers a highly technical and first-class service to the food industry. Responsibilities include: Conduct Analytical testing using chromatography techniques including both HPLC and GC. Support the analysis of samples on LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS. Run sample extractions (liquid-liquid). Conduct sample preparations. Calibrate laboratory equipment. Ideal candidates will be degree qualified in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry and have some experience working in a laboratory. Experience in GC, HPLC, extraction techniques or sample preparation is desirable. Key words: Laboratory, Technician, Analytical Chemist, GC, HPLC, Chemistry.

Senior Organic Chemist (Chinese speaking

Berkshire

Competitive

Senior Organic Chemist (Chinese speaking) We are currently looking for a Project Synthetic Chemist to work for a leading Pharmaceutical company in Berkshire. In this role: You will manage process development projects taking the lead on technical transfers of synthetic processes from UK to the contract manufacturer for lab demonstration, pilot plant and commercial manufacture. Duties include: Working closely with the R&D team you will develop an in depth understanding of the synthetic processes relating to strategic projects. Attend and actively contribute to R&D meetings and ensure that all parties are updated on project milestones and deliverables Aid in the design of the process development of chemical processes Work collaboratively with strategic project partners to enable efficient transfer of processes to the manufacturing site in Asia. Travel to Asia to support process transfers and troubleshooting. Ideal candidates will be: PhD qualified in Organic Chemistry and have experience working as an Organic Chemist in development and/ or process scale-up. Candidates need to be fluent in Chinese (Spoken and written).

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

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.