Description

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled synthetic organic chemist seeking a challenging career in isotope chemistry. Working as part of growing, multidisciplinary group the successful candidate will be responsible for the synthesis and purification of isotopically labelled, biologically active compounds used in regulatory studies to support the development and registration of new products. Experience in handling radioisotopes would be an advantage but is not essential as a comprehensive training program will be provided and you will be supported by our experienced isotope chemists.

Qualifications

We are seeking applicants with a Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry or a first degree in chemistry with a minimum of one-year’s relevant industrial experience or placement within a synthetic organic chemistry environment.  Ideally, you will possess a broad understanding of organic reactions and a passion for working at the bench. You will be able to demonstrate a strong history of achievement and the ability to apply your practical skills to prepare a wide range of targets.  You will be able to work both independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team to deliver results to tight deadlines. You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills combined with a strong customer-focused approach. In return Eurofins Selcia offers an attractive and competitive reward package.

Additional Info

HOW TO APPLY:

Are you the person we are looking for?  If so, please visit our careers page at https://careers.eurofins.com/uk on how to apply or send us your CV and a covering letter to HR@Selcia.com quoting job reference: SEL/101/1124.  The closing date for applications is Monday 24 March 2025.

Company Description

Eurofins Selcia Limited, part of the Eurofins Scientific Group, is a contract research organisation and one of the world’s leading providers of custom radioisotope labelling services specializing in the synthesis of compounds labelled with carbon-14 and tritium.  We have a proven track record of delivering challenging isotope labelling projects to high quality standards and our customer base throughout Europe, North America and Japan includes many of the leading pharmaceutical, agrochemical and specialty chemicals companies.  

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries.  The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environmental and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies.  Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in speciality clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

In 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.