Senior Research Scientist â High-throughput synthesis
Senior Research Scientist â High-throughput synthesis
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Job Description
Do you have organic synthesis expertise Are you interested in becoming part of an impactful team passioned for science and technology and focused on chemistry automation to accelerate drug discovery Would you like to become part of a company where we are committed to lifelong learning growth and development This might be your next challenge!
We are looking for an enthusiastic Organic Chemist to join our interdisciplinary team implementing cuttingedge chemistry automation technologies. Your contributions will be pivotal in the highthroughput synthesis of novel molecules crucial to our projects.
Join us at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg Sweden. Thrive in a place where the brightest and most curious minds seamlessly come together in our inclusive environment.
What you will do:
This is an exciting role where you will utilise chemistry automation technologies to optimise and synthesise libraries of screening compounds on nanomol and micromol scale to progress projects. You will collaborate with experts in a variety of disciplines including medicinal chemistry and artificial intelligence to maximise the impact of our capabilities. You will contribute to the evaluation and development of automationfriendly synthetic methods to access optimal synthetic pathways and workflows for the synthesis of desired libraries and make a significant contribution to the team delivery.
You will have access to the best internal and external science and enhance business reputation internally and externally through peerreviewed publications and oral/poster presentations.
Essential requirements:
Youre a chemist with a track record of applying technology and innovative chemistry solutions with resulting impact on project delivery. You encourage innovation and you are motivated to work effectively in team having strong communication and collaboration skills. You demonstrate ability to work across scientific fields possess a curious mind and a longterm commitment to advancing chemistry automation as an innovative tool in drug discovery.
You also have;
Ph.D. in organic chemistry or a Master degree in chemistry with minimum 5 years experience in synthetic organic chemistry
Passion for organic synthesis with demonstrated expertise in planning and executing chemistry experiments in parallel with a strong foundation in modern synthetic methods
Technologyfirst mindset
A strong record of recent peerreviewed publications and external presentations
Desirable requirements:
Handson experience in laboratory automation with a keen interest in developing workflows for automated synthesis and chemistry miniaturization.
Interest in data science visualisation and AI
This role offers you the opportunity to be at the forefront of drug discovery and contribute meaningfully to scientific innovation. Join us and make a difference!
Why AstraZeneca Gothenburg
With more than 3 000 employees from more than 70 different countries our vibrant Gothenburg site is a truly inspiring place to work. Here the history and future of scientific breakthrough come together. We believe that the diversity of our people is crucial to bringing new discoveries to life. Thrive in a place where the brightest and most curious minds seamlessly come together in our inclusive environment.
So whats next
If your passion is science and you want to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients lives then theres no better place to be!
We welcome your application as soon as possible but ahead of the last application date of May 31 2025. In the event that we identify suitable candidates ahead of the scheduled closing date we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than published.
Additional information:
Our Gothenburg site: in Gothenburg: a move to Global Gothenburg: BioPharmaceuticals R&D: Posted
Closing Date
31maj2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations please complete the section in the application form.Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
