Organic Synthetic Chemist

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

12/18/2024

• Location: Science Park, Cambridge (Site Based)
• Job type: Fixed Term Contract (12-Months)
  
  

At Mundipharma, we are proud of the work we do to bring innovative treatments to patients. We challenge ourselves constantly to deliver more for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees.

Working within the Analytical Services section of the Quality Department laboratories, a Synthetic Chemist will provide support to the reference standards team through the synthesis, purification and isolation of critical process and degradation impurities. Impurities will be synthesis to a high quality through chemical or chromatographic purification and qualified against primary impurity standards. Experimental work will be documented and proceduralised with focus on simplified workflows, maximised yields in accordance with site health and safety policies. Use of Quality Management System processes such as Change Controls, Deviations, CAPAs and Quality Risk management procedures are undertaken.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of meaningful quantities of critical impurities, degradation products and API reference standards in high quality to support the function of the quality analytical laboratory teams.
• Working with the Health and Safety team to ensure that all compounds and routes of synthesis are correctly evaluated, and decisions are documented. Researching of the most efficient and cost effect routes to the target molecules.
• Record, evaluate and present data generated during laboratory work both internally and by third parties, by applying scientific knowledge, demonstrating a practical approach and providing appropriate and innovative solutions.
• Work with Mundipharma Quality Management System processes such as Change Controls, Deviations, CAPAs and Quality Risk management procedures are undertaken and progressed as required.
• Work with the Analytical Services and reference standards teams to ensure that all compounds are determined to be of high quality and suitable for their intended purposes
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree level or higher specialising in chemistry and/or organic synthesis
• Ideally Ph. D with post-doctoral research in organic synthesis
• Proven experience in chemical synthesis post qualification
• Proven track record in organic chemistry within a pharmaceutical or academic setting
• Experience working a GMP/GLP compliant environment.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
  
  

What We Offer In Return

• flexible benefits package
• opportunities for learning & development
• collaborative, inclusive work environment
  
  

Diversity and inclusion

Building an inclusive environment where people can thrive, grow and achieve their full potential is a priority. We believe this isn’t just the right thing, but also the smart thing to do, as we focus on making a positive difference for our customers and their patients.

About Mundipharma

Mundipharma is a global healthcare company with a presence across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Mundipharma is dedicated to bringing innovative treatments to patients in the areas of Pain Management, Infectious Disease and Consumer Healthcare as well as other severe debilitating disease areas. Our guiding principles, centered around Integrity and Patients-Centricity, are at the heart of everything we do.

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Additional Job Description:

Primary Location:

GB Cambridge

Job Posting Date:

2024-12-18

Job Type:

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)