Senior Scientist, High-Throughput Experimentation (HTE)

CompanyAsymchem Group

LocationSandwich, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/6/2026

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Natural and social science professionals not elsewhere classified.

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

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Description

Company overview

Founded in 1999, Asymchem has grown into a leading global integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), renowned for its innovative solutions and commitment to excellence. Our mission is to drive smarter, greener, and more cost-effective manufacturing to support pharmaceutical and biotech research and commercialization. Since 2024 Asymchem have been operating research laboratories and a small molecule API pilot plant at Discovery Park, Sandwich, UK, establishing our first manufacturing facility in Europe and expanding our capabilities to meet the needs of global clients. The Sandwich facility acts as the flagship site for European R&D and we are looking to recruit into key roles. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative, collaborative, dynamic team of scientists and help shape our operations and the future of our organization.

What we offer

We offer competitive compensation, flexible benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, opportunities to buy or sell holidays, as well as a good work-life balance. Enjoy a fun and rewarding career with daily opportunities to collaborate with highly talented scientists. Additionally, there will be a myriad of opportunities to learn new technical and interpersonal skills, develop existing strengths, coach and mentor others, while pursuing our company's mission.

Position summary

The successful candidate will have a passion for synthetic organic chemistry and a desire to join our highly innovative High-Throughput Experimentation (HTE) team within Chemical Research & Development (CRD). As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for designing and developing efficient chemical routes and processes for the large-scale manufacture of small molecules, including complex Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), for the pharmaceutical and other industries. Using state-of-the-art technologies, robotics and digitalised workflows, you will contribute to the development of novel synthetic methodologies, from organometallic chemistry to biocatalysis. With your expertise in organic chemistry and a strong understanding of contemporary literature, you will play a crucial role in driving our projects forward and making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Asymchem will invest in your development so that you can:

Support the design new synthetic routes and processes to new chemical entities
Develop advanced skills in data-centric process design enabling the development of the most efficient, sustainable, robust and safe manufacturing processes.

Deliver innovative solutions to chemical challenges utilising advanced automated technologies to execute and analyse high-throughput reaction screens from a wide variety of modern chemical transformations, such as homogeneous & heterogeneous catalysis, photochemistry, electrochemistry, biocatalysis.

Utilise statistics, machine learning and data visualisation applications to support the design and analysis of experimental programs.

Become a subject matter expert and industry leader in the art of HTE whilst gaining leadership skills delivering scientific excellence through others.

Engage in departmental science and share your knowledge.

Apply a continuous improvement mindset to identify opportunities for improved work processes to deliver increased productivity, value and quality.

Continue to develop professionally in a range of technical areas and transferable skills, by utilising the experience and support of our highly skilled team.

Qualifications, skills and experience

A PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry with pharma or CDMO experience is highly desirable, or a Bachelor’s/Master’s in Chemistry with substantial pharma or CDMO experience is essential.

Experience working in High Throughput Experimentation (HTE) is beneficial but not essential.

Extensive knowledge of contemporary literature and organic chemistry covering classic and modern synthetic reagents, asymmetric methodologies, and related reaction mechanisms.

A passion for continuous learning and improvement, with a strong ability to acquire new skills and apply them effectively.

Creative and analytical problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to apply knowledge to new challenges and develop innovative solutions.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, fostering effective teamwork and collaboration, are essential.

Experience in overseeing scientific projects and providing colleague mentorship is highly desirable.

Company values

At Asymchem, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and cared for. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we provide career development opportunities to support the professional growth of all employees. Join us in creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do.