lab technician

Position Summary

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We have an exciting opportunity for Synthetic Chemistry Technician join our synthetic chemistry laboratories in Compton, Berkshire, UK. Our chemistry team works on a wide variety of synthetic targets such as carbohydrates, nucleosides, peptides, heterocycles and natural products. The projects in the lab also range from small milligram scale up to kilogram scale. The successful candidate will therefore have the opportunity to be exposed to many different chemistries and techniques.

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​Main Purpose of the Job

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To execute lab work following provided synthetic routes to support existing client requirements

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Role and Responsibilities

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• Synthesis of existing catalogue/client products.
• Carry out the characterisation and data analysis of intermediates and products.
• Record experimental detail and analytical data accurately.
• Perform all laboratory work in a safe manner and comply with all regulations and adhere to company SOP and H&S policies.
• Ordering stock of project chemicals where applicable.
• Share basic maintenance and housekeeping duties of laboratory equipment and chemistry laboratory areas.
• Update internal stakeholders on progress through weekly reports and updates in scientific meetings

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All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

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Requirements

• Minimum HNC/HND in Chemistry - ideally BSc

• Good time management and planning skills.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Self-motivated, well organised and pro-active learner.

• Flexible and reliable.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• An understanding of laboratory housekeeping and safety practices

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You will also ideally have experience of working in a laboratory environment

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Benefits

Biosynth offers a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews and annual discretionary performance bonuses.
• Career progression opportunities within our rapidly expanding company.
• Flexible working hours.
• 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays).
• Pension contributions.
• Health cashback plan.
• Discount platform.
• Life Assurance.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave package.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

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About us

Biosynth® is an innovative life sciences reagents, custom synthesis and manufacturing services company headquartered in Staad, Switzerland. We are by scientists, for scientists, securing supply chains with consistent quality, across the globe. As a trusted supplier, manufacturer and partner to the pharmaceutical, life science and diagnostic industries, as well as food, agrochemical and cosmetic customers, we have facilities on three continents and a rapid global distribution network. Our main production laboratories are located in Switzerland, the UK, Slovakia and China, with peptide and antibody production in the US, the Netherlands. Enzyme projects are based in Austria and biological IVD reagents in Ireland.

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £21,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Compton, Berkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person