Biocatalysis Chemist

Biocatalysis Chemist

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Flexible working hours.

Ref No: HRJOB10264/1

Business Unit: Almac Sciences

Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland, UK

Open To: Internal and External Applicants may apply

The Role

Almac Sciences are currently recruiting for a talented chemist to perform high quality biocatalytic chemistry for our clients in accordance with agreed timelines.

The role involves carrying out contract research projects involving enzymes, gram scale synthesis and process development prior to the synthesis of larger amounts of the target molecules using enzymes.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary project team the post holder will plan carefully, carry out their work safely and document and communicate their methods and results accurately

The team perform high quality chemistry for our clients, in accordance with agreed timelines. We are looking for chemists with an appetite for novelty, to be put to good use in development of new applications in the pharmaceutical industry.

Essential Candidate Criteria

· Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry / Biochemistry or other closely related discipline

· Previous experience of enzyme screening and enzyme catalysed synthesis

· Previous experience of screening assay development for rapid identification of active enzymes

Desirable Criteria

· Postgraduate Qualification i.e. MSc, PhD or equivalent in Chemistry, Biochemistry or other closely related discipline

· Previous experience of the synthesis and analysis of organic molecules in industry

· Previous practical experience of process development chemistry

· Previous practical experience of performing synthetic chemistry to a deadline

· Previous experience of colormetric assay development

For more information, including postholder responsibilities and full candidate criteria, please review the attached Job Description.

As part of a busy team within a rapidly growing organisation, operating within a challenging industry you will benefit from the numerous personal and professional developmental opportunities available throughout the Almac group.

Closing Date: Sunday 14th September at 5pm

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited, and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.