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Job Title: Technical Sales Associate/ Manager Salary: £30-70k+ (base, depending on experience), plus performance & commission-based bonuses Location: London/ Leeds, Travel across UK & EU required Reports to: Technical Sales Manager/ Managing Director About Anstar: Founded in 2018, Anstar is a dynamic, rapidly growing speciality chemicals distributor. With deep cultural and commercial expertise, we serve as a trusted bridge between Eastern manufacturers and global markets. We have quickly established ourselves as leaders in the UV-curing sector, achieving significant market share in Photoinitiators. Our agile, lean structure prioritises transparency, openness, and a customer-first approach, driven by ambitious, high-potential individuals. Backed by a robust global supply chain, European warehousing, and local support, Anstar provides high-quality chemical products with unmatched efficiency. We continually build on our core strengths and explore new market opportunities aligned with our expertise. Highlights: • We are committed to sustainable business practices, including the supply of bio-sourced raw materials, aiming for long-term success while minimising environmental impact, • Technical excellence is a priority; all our sales personnel possess a strong technical (Chemistry) background, enabling us to offer full-breadth service, • We embrace a 'Technology First' approach, utilising cutting-edge software and automation to drive efficiency and scalable growth The Opportunity: We are seeking an ambitious, technically strong individual with a background in Chemistry or a related field, sharp commercial acumen and strong critical thinking skills to support and drive Anstar’s growth. You will help develop our global UV-curing business unit, with the option to contribute to our emerging ventures in Nutraceuticals (food, animal feed, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals). Depending on your experience, you will either grow into or already operate as a key commercial lead: nurturing existing customer relationships, driving new business and playing a pivotal role in shaping and expanding a high-growth business unit. We are particularly looking for someone who is technically sharp, energetic and hard-working, with the desire to grow their responsibilities and impact as the business scales. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Support Anstar with its strategy to develop both our UV-curing and the new Nutraceuticals business units, • Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities, cultivate relationships with potential clients and negotiate contracts to secure new accounts globally, • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, understanding their technical and commercial needs, addressing inquiries, and providing exceptional service, • Stay ahead of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities. Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential growth areas, customer demands, and emerging opportunities, • Track sales performance against targets, analyse key metrics, and prepare regular reports and forecasts, • Produce company presentations and present to potential and current customers, • Act as a brand ambassador at industry events, trade shows, and conferences, representing the company professionally, networking with key stakeholders, and promoting the company's products and services, • Continuously evaluate and improve sales processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency, productivity and customer satisfaction Essential requirements for the role: • A degree (BSc/MSc) in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline from a reputable university, with strong technical proficiency, • At least one year of sales experience, • Strong and demonstrable business acumen, • Ability to conduct market analysis and contribute to sales planning, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and have high interpersonal competence and negotiation abilities, • Proficient in creating and delivering client-ready presentations, • You are able to work independently under remote management (e.g., WFH), • Highly proficient with standard business technology (laptops, phones) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams), • Willingness to travel globally when required and to travel to our Leeds head office on a regular/ semi-regular basis depending on home location Advantageous/desirable section • Direct experience in B2B technical sales, with a proven track record and technical background in (speciality) chemical industries, • Understanding of UV-curable technology, key raw materials (e.g. Photoinitiators, Monomers, Oligomers) and downstream applications (coatings, inks, paints, adhesives etc.), • PhD in Chemistry The interview process will consist of an initial phone call, followed by 2-3 interview rounds. Equal Opportunity: Anstar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Website: _ HQ: Airedale House, 423 Kirkstall Rd, Leeds, LS4 2EW, UK Founder & Managing Director: Dr Liangyu Hawkes We look forward to welcoming talented individuals into our dynamic team. The Anstar Team

Job Title: Technical Sales Manager Salary: £50-75k+ (base, depending on experience), plus performance-based bonus + share options (reward long-term performance and contribution to business growth) Location: Leeds or London (Hybrid), Travel across UK & EMEA required Reports to: Managing Director About Anstar: Founded in 2018, Anstar is a rapidly growing speciality chemicals distributor headquartered in Leeds, UK. We act as a commercial and technical bridge between Eastern manufacturers and global markets. We are market leaders in UV-curing materials (particularly photoinitiators) and are now expanding into nutraceutical, food, and speciality ingredients, leveraging our supply chain strength and technical expertise. Our culture is lean, ambitious, and execution-focused — combining startup agility with deep technical credibility. Highlights: • We are committed to sustainable business practices, including the supply of bio-sourced raw materials, aiming for long-term success while minimising environmental impact, • Technical excellence is a priority; all our sales personnel possess a strong technical (Chemistry) background, enabling us to offer full-breadth service, • We embrace a 'Technology First' approach, utilising cutting-edge software and automation to drive efficiency and scalable growth The Opportunity: We have established a strong supplier of speciality materials used across food, animal feed, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. These chemicals include Propyl Gallate, Tannic acid, Gallic acid and other antioxidants, supplements and additives. To steer and expand this exciting new venture, we seek an accomplished and ambitious individual with a demonstrated aptitude for business development, strong chemistry background, sharp commercial acumen and adept critical thinking abilities. This role will offer an invigorating blend of challenges, a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to foster an entrepreneurial spirit. You will be responsible for driving a new business unit and continuing our company’s upward trajectory. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Drive business development and growth of the new speciality raw materials business unit, • Develop and nurture a sales team as required and provide effective leadership, setting clear goals, providing guidance and support, and fostering a high-performance culture, • Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities, cultivate relationships with potential clients, and negotiate contracts to secure new accounts in the UK and EU, • Maintain strong relationships with key customers, understanding their needs, addressing inquiries, and providing exceptional customer service, • Stay ahead of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities. Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential growth areas, customer demands, and emerging opportunities, • Track sales performance, analyse key metrics, and prepare regular reports on sales activities and revenue forecasts, • Produce product/ company presentations and present to potential and current customers, • Produce technical presentations with the support of formulation and research teams, • Oversee the financial performance (P&L) of the business unit, monitor expenses, manage budgets, and optimise profitability in line with the company's financial objectives, • Act as a brand ambassador at industry events, trade shows, and conferences, representing the company professionally, networking with key stakeholders, and promoting the company's products and services, • Continuously evaluate and improve sales processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction, • Visit customers, distributors and suppliers as required Essential requirements for the role: • Experience in food/nutraceutical/ingredient markets (minimum 3+ years), • Ability to remain hands-on in business development (not overly senior/purely strategic), • Understanding of raw materials and ingredient applications, • Proven experience (3-5+ years) in B2B technical sales, with a proven track record and technical background in (speciality) chemical industries, • A strong background in Chemistry (e.g., BSc/MSc degree, 1st or 2:1 equivalent from a reputable university) with technical proficiency, • Ability to conduct market analysis and contribute to sales planning, • You have demonstrated exceptional managerial prowess, with the capacity to inspire and motivate others, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and have high interpersonal competence and negotiation abilities, • You are able to work independently under remote management (e.g., WFH), • Proficient in creating and delivering client-ready presentations, • Experience using CRM and ERP software, • Highly proficient with standard business technology (laptops, phones) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams), • Full driving licence and willingness to travel across UK and EMEA when required Advantageous/desirable section: • Training in Management (online/ in-person courses, MBAs etc.), • PhD in Chemistry The interview process will consist of an initial phone call, followed by 2-3 interview rounds. Equal Opportunity: Anstar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Website: _ HQ: Airedale House, 423 Kirkstall Rd, Leeds, LS4 2EW, UK Founder & Managing Director: Dr Liangyu Hawkes We look forward to welcoming talented individuals into our dynamic team. The Anstar Team

Research Engineer London, UK | Full-time About the opportunity We're hiring on behalf of an early-stage company building AI-powered automation tools for automating bio-analysis workflows. Their platform transforms complex, expert-led analytical processes into repeatable, AI-assisted workflows. It's a small team doing serious technical work at the intersection of AI and life sciences. About the role The Research Engineer owns the research function. You take a direction from product feedback and turn it into results, scoping, experiment design, implementation, data curation, and interpretation. You'll work closely with biologists, scientific contractors, and the broader team, and act as the technical sparring partner on what to build next. What you'll do • Turn research directions into projects: scoping, experiment design, implementation, data, and results, • Define which metrics matter for agent system performance and which proxies are actually honest, • Build the evaluation infrastructure: benchmarks, harnesses, and the tooling around them, • Develop the research agent stack: memory, in-context learning, test-time compute, and models, • Fine-tune and post-train open models to improve agent performance, • Work with biologists, contractors, and annotators to build reproducible training and evaluation data pipelines, • Track what frontier labs are shipping and bring back what's relevant Essential experience • Experience building ML/AI systems in a research-adjacent context, industry, lab, or PhD, • Experience building LLM-powered systems: prompts, context engineering, agent architectures, • Experience with evaluations and benchmarks, including tasks where "correct" is ambiguous, • Familiarity with model training, including the data, optimisation, and evaluation work around it, • Strong engineering fundamentals, fluent in Python and comfortable across the AI/ML stack, • Rigorous approach to experiments: you think about confounds and can defend your results, • Experience with training and evaluation data pipelines, including reproducibility and observability Nice to have • Background in a life science domain, biology, chemistry, medicine, or bioinformatics, • Post-training experience on LLMs, • Peer-reviewed publications or other settings where your ideas were stress-tested, • Open source contributions to scientific or AI tooling

Global Head of Food Safety & Defence Location: Hybrid, West London – 2 days a week in office Salary: Up to £150,000 + benefits An ambitious, fast-growing food manufacturing business is seeking a Global Head of Food Safety & Defence. This organisation is a custodian of well-known international brands and is committed to maintaining the highest standards in product quality, ingredients, and talent. The successful candidate will thrive in a purpose-driven, fast-paced environment that values agility, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is a senior leadership role offering global scope, strategic influence, and the opportunity to make a significant impact. The Global Head of Food Safety & Defence is accountable for protecting consumers and global brands by leading the design, governance, and execution of food safety and food defence programmes worldwide. This role ensures that products are developed, manufactured, and distributed safely, consistently, and in full compliance with regulatory and customer expectations. It also provides strategic leadership in preventing, detecting, and responding to intentional threats such as adulteration, tampering, and extortion. The position serves as the organisation’s leading subject matter expert in food safety science, including microbiology, toxicology, contaminants, allergens, hygiene, and food defence. Key Responsibilities Global Strategy & Governance • Define and lead the global food safety and defence strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements, • Establish policies, standards, and performance metrics across food safety, hygiene, allergen control, traceability, and defence, • Lead governance forums and represent food safety at executive level, • Embed food safety and defence considerations into innovation, supply chain, procurement, and operations Food Safety Systems & Compliance • Oversee implementation of global food safety systems (HACCP, environmental monitoring, sanitation, GMP, allergen management), • Ensure compliance with global standards (e.g., BRCGS, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000) and customer requirements, • Lead global audit programmes and oversee regional quality teams, • Develop risk frameworks for high-risk ingredients (e.g., cocoa, dairy, nuts, flavourings), • Food Defence & Product Security, • Lead vulnerability assessments (TACCP/VACCP) and mitigation strategies, • Collaborate with Security, Procurement, and Supply Chain to protect assets and processes, • Ensure product integrity across all logistics and third-party partners Incident Management & Crisis Response • Act as global technical lead for food safety and defence incidents, including contamination, allergen breaches, microbiological events, and malicious threats, • Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions, • Partner with Legal, Communications, Security, and Regulatory teams during crises Scientific Leadership & Innovation • Provide expertise in microbiology, toxicology, allergens, and emerging food safety risks, • Advise R&D and Operations on hygienic design, processing, and new technologies, • Lead horizon scanning for emerging risks (e.g., fraud, climate impacts, cyber-physical threats), • Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs on assessing and mitigating regulatory changes Talent, Training & Culture • Build and lead a high-performing global food safety and defence function, • Develop training frameworks and certification programmes (including TACCP/VACCP), • Foster a strong, proactive food safety culture across all levels of the organisation External Engagement • Represent the organisation at global forums, regulatory bodies, and industry groups, • Build partnerships with academic institutions and external experts, • Benchmark and implement industry best practices Candidate Profile Education • Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Public Health, or related field, • Advanced qualifications (PhD or MBA), • Formal training in HACCP, TACCP/VACCP, and relevant regulatory frameworks Experience • Extensive experience in food safety, quality, and risk management within FMCG or large-scale food manufacturing, • Proven leadership of global or multi-regional teams, • Strong experience managing complex supply chains and high-risk ingredients, • Demonstrated success handling major food safety or product security incidents, • Experience in confectionery, chocolate, or bakery sectors advantageous Technical Expertise • Deep knowledge of HACCP/HARPC, GMP, GFSI standards, and global regulations, • Strong grounding in microbiology, toxicology, allergens, and hygienic design, • Expertise in food defence methodologies and risk assessment tools, • Familiarity with digital food safety systems, traceability, and data analytics Key Competencies • Strategic leadership and global influence, • Strong risk assessment and decision-making capability, • Effective crisis management under pressure, • Cross-functional collaboration across technical and non-technical teams, • High level of scientific credibility and innovation mindset, • Cultural agility in global environments, • Clear and impactful communication of complex topics Rewards & Benefits • Competitive benefits package including pension, life assurance, and health plans, • Generous annual leave and flexible benefits, • Wellbeing and employee assistance programmes, • Access to training and development opportunities, • Additional perks such as volunteering days and lifestyle schemes

🌍 Long-Term Recruitment: Senior Scientist / Postdoctoral Researcher / Lecturer / Professor Position Overview We are recruiting outstanding PhDs in science and engineering to participate in collaborative projects with universities, research institutes, and enterprises in China. Candidates may work part-time online or full-time in China. Our partners include leading universities, research institutes, and listed companies, with strong advantages in international collaboration and innovation. We continue to introduce outstanding overseas PhDs and are committed to building a world-class research team. We are currently seeking highly experienced technical professionals with over 10 years of industry experience, including Senior Engineers, Technical Directors, and senior-level technical executives. Candidates should hold at least a Bachelor’s degree. Those with experience in Fortune Global 500 companies within the past 3 years will be given priority consideration. Research Directions We sincerely welcome applicants with interdisciplinary backgrounds. Research fields include, but are not limited to: 1. Core Research Fields (Strategic Domains) • Next-Generation Information Technology, • High-End Equipment & Intelligent Manufacturing, • Advanced Materials & Functional Materials, • Biomedicine & Biopharmaceuticals, • Energy & Sustainability (New Energy, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Protection), • New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) & Power Systems, • AgriTech & Bio-Breeding, • Digital Creativity & Future Computing Technologies, • Interdisciplinary Hard Technology 1. Urgent Hiring Areas (Chemistry, Materials & Related Sciences) • Chemical Engineering: Research on chemical processes, industrial chemistry, process optimization, reaction safety, and large-scale chemical production., • Polymer Science & Engineering: Design, synthesis, modification, and applications of advanced polymers, including high-performance structural and functional polymeric materials., • Advanced Functional & Sustainable Materials: Development of smart, eco-friendly, high-performance materials for energy, environment, medical, and industrial applications., • Catalysis & Reaction Engineering: Homogeneous/heterogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, catalytic reactor design, and advanced reaction engineering., • Materials for Electronics & Biomedicine: Semiconductor materials, soft electronics, biomaterials, nanomaterials, multifunctional coatings, and advanced biomedical materials., • Energy Materials: Battery materials (Li/Na/Zn/Solid-state), hydrogen energy systems, fuel cells, photovoltaic materials, and energy storage systems. 1. Newly Added Urgent Hiring Fields • Optics & Photonics: Optical materials, photonic devices, laser technology, fiber optics, imaging systems, and optical instrumentation for scientific and industrial applications., • Astronomy & Space Science Materials: Instrumentation for telescopes, aerospace materials, detector technologies, optical coatings, space-environment-resistant materials, and simulation research related to astrophysical environments., • PI Thin-Film Technology (Polyimide Films): High-performance PI film synthesis, processing, coating technologies, flexible electronics applications, insulation films, and ultra-high-temperature polymer research., • Chemical Metallurgy & Extractive Engineering: Metal extraction, separation and purification, metallurgical chemical reactions, mineral processing, corrosion science, and advanced metallurgy for battery/semiconductor materials. 1. Additional Priority Talent Areas We are also urgently seeking experienced scientists and engineers (3+ years) with expertise in the following specialized domains: • OCA Optical Adhesives (Optically Clear Adhesives), • Silicon Photonics & Optoelectronic Coupling, • LED Epitaxy & Semiconductor Optoelectronics, • Water Treatment Membrane Technologies – especially Hollow Fiber Membranes, • TMR Magnetic Sensor Chips & Spintronics, • Polyurethane Materials & Foaming Technologies, • Engineering Plastics & High-Performance Modified Polymers, • Ceramic Dielectric Materials – including Ceramic Filters & RF Antenna Materials, • Power Semiconductor Devices – including GaN and SiC Materials 1. Emerging & Priority Fields • Biomedicine: Cell Therapy, Molecular Immunology, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Development, • Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Intelligent Manufacturing, • Sustainability: Carbon Neutrality, Environmental Engineering, Green Resources 1. Key Responsibilities • Conduct independent and/or collaborative scientific research, • Publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals, • Apply for national/international research funding, • Supervise graduate students or junior researchers (if applicable), • Collaborate with domestic and international teams for research-to-industry translation 1. Candidate Requirements • PhD in Chemistry, Materials, Engineering, Physics, Optics, Data/AI, or related fields, • 3+ years of postdoctoral or professional research experience preferred, • Strong academic record (publications, patents, or projects), • Independent research capability and willingness to collaborate, • Open to all nationalities Compensation & Benefits Annual Salary: USD 100,000 – 350,000+ (based on qualifications) Research Startup Funding: Up to USD 400,000 Housing & Settlement Support: Up to USD 400,000 (talent apartments, rental subsidy, or purchase assistance) Additional Benefits: • Furnished talent housing or temporary accommodation, • Visa, residence permit, household registration support, • Healthcare, children’s education assistance, • Comprehensive onboarding and long-term service Career Development Pathways • Academic Track: Lecturer → Professor, • Research Track: Assistant Researcher → Senior Scientist, • Opportunities to establish independent research groups, • Support for international conferences and collaborations About Us We are a multinational academic and technology exchange company promoting global collaboration in research and innovation. Partnering with leading universities, institutes, and enterprises, we actively attract global PhDs to form internationally competitive research teams. Through our global platform, we foster cross-border knowledge exchange, technology transfer, and talent development, driving forward scientific advancement and innovation. Application 📩 Please send your application to: yuelin.guan@outlook.com yuelin.guan@suruntalent.com Application Email Title: “Application + Research Direction + Name” Required Materials: Resume (education background, research experience, publications, representative works)

Principal Machine Learning Scientist | ADMET/Structural Biology | Series A - Drug discovery Platform | Fully Remote, EU | Base Salary Up to £160,000K, plus early equity+benefits The Client: A mission-driven technology company operating in the life sciences domain is seeking a Principal Scientist - hands-on with either ADMET or Structural Biology modelling, ML engineer to lead the technical direction for ADMET (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, and Toxicity) modeling efforts within its drug discovery platform. The organisation enables collaborative model development across partner organisations while maintaining strict data privacy and ownership, using a federated data infrastructure. In this hands-on, high-impact role, you’ll work at the intersection of machine learning, computational chemistry, and applied research to advance foundational model applications in drug discovery. You'll be the technical authority on ML architecture, experimentation, and strategy, while focusing specifically on data security and privacy. You will also collaborateclosely with leadership and mentoring other engineers and researchers. While this is not a people management position, it offers significant influence over technical direction. Responsibilities for the Principal Machine Learning Scientist | ADMET/Structural Biology | Series A - Drug discovery Platform | Fully Remote, EU | Base Salary Up to £160,000K, plus early equity+benefits • Lead the design and implementation of ML solutions for ADMET using cutting-edge techniques such as graph neural networks and transformers., • Lead the research and implimentation of data privacy within the models and establish privacy attack-surface assessment, • Develop and extend models for specific applications, including data distillation, benchmarking, and evaluation., • Define preprocessing and harmonization strategies for diverse assay datasets used in ADMET modeling., • Author or contribute to scientific publications or open-source software where appropriate. 3 Month Plan: • Develop a working understanding of the product, federated training setup, and key life-sciences modelling use cases., • Reproduce and extend at least one existing modelling pipeline to establish a baseline privacy and attack-surface assessment., • Contribute to privacy analysis for one or more active federated drug discovery programs as they transition from setup into live operation. Experience needed for the Principal Machine Learning Scientist | ADMET/Structural Biology | Series A - Drug discovery Platform | Fully Remote, EU | Base Salary Up to £160,000K, plus early equity+benefits • PhD computational chemistry or equivalent, • Drug discovery experience (5y+), • Hands on ADMET or Structural Biology modelling experience (broad scope), • Hands on experience building an ML based model on public and/or internal pharma datasets in the computational chemistry space., • Strong understanding of OpenFold, AlphaFold, Boltz and co-folding, • Confidence in building silico models, • Excellent communicator and connecting stakeholders excellent planning capabilities for experimental planning and execution, • Experience in working in consortium is a plus Remuneration for the Principal Machine Learning Scientist ADMET / Structural Biology • Fully Remote Working Culture, • Up to £160,000 Base Salary, • Attractive Stock Options, • B2B & Full time employee options, • Flexible hours + - 3 hours of CET time zone If you think you are a good match for the role, send us your CV and if we think you are a good match, we will give you a call!

Job Title: Scientist, Biochemistry (Protein Expression, Enzymology & Discovery) Location: On-site – NW1 London Company Stage: Early-stage biotech Employment Type: Full-time Reports To: Principal Scientist About the Role FabricNano is a venture-backed biotechnology company rebuilding itself around a simple idea: expand the use of enzymes and proteins in industrial processes. We’re now a handful of people concentrating on practical enzyme projects that have clear commercial outcomes.This creates an opportunity for you to be a founding voice in an exciting and fast paced company, rather than joining an established team. We are looking for a PhD-level Biochemist to join our team to help build core biochemical capabilities from the ground up. This role is ideal for someone who wants high ownership, rapid iteration, and who is excited about seeing their work directly influence product and company direction. You will lead efforts focusing on production, engineering, and possible immobilization of commercial proteins and/or proteins expressed in Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, and/or Pichia pastoris to develop technologies aimed at improving processes utilizing enzymes in industry, carbon sequestration, metal-reclamation, and more. At our stage, you won’t just answer scientific questions; you will help decide which ones are worth investigating. FabricNano is based in LabReady, a flexible, fully serviced co-working laboratory at Regent’s Place in central London, located in the heart of the Knowledge Quarter. The space provides access to state-of-the-art equipment, dedicated meeting rooms and on-site operational support, shared with a community of start-ups and innovators. With multiple Underground lines and major rail stations within walking distance, the lab is easily accessible from across London and beyond. What You’ll Do • Contribute to the planning and development of novel biotech products, • Establish and optimize gram-negative and gram-positive bacterial and Pichia pastoris–based protein expression and secretion workflows, from construct design through purification, • Design and execute enzymology experiments, including kinetic characterization, mechanism-of-action studies, and performance optimization, • Build reproducible, scalable biochemical assays to support rapid iteration and decision-making, • Investigate and engineer metal–protein interactions, including metal selectivity and stability effects, • Develop and evaluate potential protein immobilization strategies for improved activity, stability, or reuse on novel materials, • Generate clear internal documentation (e.g., ELNs), SOPs, and data packages to support IP, fundraising, and partnerships Required Qualifications and Qualities • PhD in Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field, • Ability to contribute quickly to existing projects while also helping to find other commercially exciting opportunities, • Deep hands-on experience in protein biochemistry, assay development, product development and immobilization, • Strong experimental intuition and ability to troubleshoot complex biochemical systems, • Ability to move quickly while maintaining data quality and reproducibility Highly Desirable Skills & Experience • Background in biotech product development, • Bacterial and Pichia pastoris protein expression, including strain selection, secretion optimization, and scale-up, • Enzymology, including steady-state kinetics, inhibition studies, structure–function relationships, stability testing, and protein engineering, • Experience with enzymes of industrial relevance, • Metal-dependent biochemistry, such as metalloenzymes, metal selectivity, and metal analysis (e.g., ICP-MS), • HPLC and LC-MS knowledge, • Protein immobilization techniques (covalent, affinity-based, or physical adsorption approaches), • Peptide chemistry and protein purification experience What We’re Looking For (Startup Mindset) • Excitement about seeing your work directly influence product and company direction, • Commercially minded - an ability to propose and criticise projects according to whether they have real viability in the market, • Willingness to wear multiple hats and learn outside your core expertise, • Strong communication skills and comfort explaining complex science simply Why Join Us • Opportunity to shape the company’s scientific foundation, • Fast feedback loops and real impact on commercial outcomes, • Competitive salary, equity, and benefits, • Collaborative, low-ego, science-driven culture

Job Summary Quantemol is seeking a Technical Programme Manager to lead and coordinate the delivery of complex R&D software and scientific projects. You will take primary responsibility for planning, executing, and monitoring customer-facing and internal development programmes, ensuring alignment between scientific research, software engineering, and business objectives. The role sits at the intersection of project management, scientific software development, and company operations, helping ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard of quality. You will work closely with leadership, researchers, engineers, and external partners to translate technical goals into successful outcomes. This is a full-time, remote-first role with attendance at our London offices required on average 4-6 times per month. Salary range: £55,000-£65,000 GBP pa. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to employment. Responsibilities • Own and deliver R&D programmes from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with technical, commercial, and strategic objectives., • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including scope definition, timelines, resource allocation, budget and risk management., • Coordinate cross-functional teams across scientific research, software development, and external collaborators., • Monitor programme progress, identify risks and dependencies, and implement corrective actions where required., • Act as the primary interface between internal teams, leadership, and external stakeholders, including customers and partners., • Translate scientific and technical requirements into structured deliverables and development roadmaps., • Prepare regular reporting for senior leadership and the Board, including progress updates, risks, and performance metrics., • Support business development activities, including identifying opportunities, shaping proposals, and contributing to grant applications., • Contribute to operational processes, including project governance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement across workflows., • Assist with customer engagement, including technical discussions, progress reviews, and occasional on-site visits., • Support broader company operations where required, including coordination across infrastructure, data, and software systems., • Ensure compliance with data protection, security, and relevant regulatory requirements. Qualifications Required • Master’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or computational discipline., • Experience managing technical or R&D projects in a scientific or engineering environment (industry or academia)., • Strong organisational and programme management skills, including planning, risk management, and delivery tracking., • Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams, including scientists and software engineers., • Clear written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder and executive reporting. Exceptional Candidates • Proven experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder R&D or software projects., • Experience working directly with customers or external partners on technical programmes., • Track record of contributing to grant applications, funding proposals, or commercial project development., • Experience in operational or leadership roles within a small or growing technology company. Preferred • PhD in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline., • Background in plasma physics, computational chemistry, or related fields., • Familiarity with scientific software development workflows and tools., • Experience with Agile or hybrid project management methodologies., • Understanding of data pipelines, scientific databases, or simulation software., • Experience with budgeting, resource planning, and performance measurement.

Machine Learning Engineer, ADMET, Drug Discovery | B2B AI Start-up | 3 Days PW in London | Up to £130,000 Plus Benefits I am currently representing an AI-native drug design scale-up that is solving the "sparse data" problem in pharmaceutical research. While most of the industry relies on public data, this company has built a proprietary platform fueled by curated, non-public experimental measurements—including potency, binding, and ADMET—aggregated from exclusive partners and patents. Since their 2023 launch, their platform has been adopted by hundreds of chemists globally to accelerate drug programs in oncology, dementia, and inflammation. They are now looking for a seasoned ML Engineer to join their high-performing team in Victoria House, Central London, to help supercharge the next phase of their product. The Role of Machine Learning Engineer, ADMET, Drug Discovery | B2B AI Start-up | 3 Days PW in London | Up to £130,000 Plus Benefits This isn't just a research role; it’s about building robust, production-grade systems at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and machine learning. You will be instrumental in shaping their technological framework from its inception. • Model Development: Build advanced molecular property prediction models and expand their AutoML pipelines., • Infrastructure & MLOps: Architect the core ML infrastructure, including training pipelines, experiment tracking, model registries, and CI/CD for models., • Data Curation: Curate and prepare specialized datasets of molecular properties., • User-Centric Innovation: Work closely with chemistry teams and stakeholders to translate scientific needs into actionable technical solutions. Who You Are The team prioritizes outcomes over outputs and values "Ownership". They are looking for someone who thrives in an environment where they aren't dictated to, but are held accountable for their impact. • Production Experience: You have demonstrable industry experience building and deploying ML systems in production, going beyond simple research prototypes. Experience working specifically with ADMET Data, • Engineering Excellence: Strong software engineering skills and hands-on experience with MLOps tooling, containerization, and model serving., • Cloud Fluency: Highly comfortable with AWS, GCP, or Azure and Infrastructure-as-Code., • Communication: Ability to collaborate across disciplines and present technical findings clearly., • Bonus Points: A PhD in Chemistry or Computer Science, experience with RDKit/PyTorch, or a track record of open-source contributions. Why Join? • Equity: A competitive option plan aligned with the early stage of the company., • Modern Benefits: Private medical insurance , a 5%/5% pension scheme , and the Cycle to Work scheme., • Flexibility: 1-week remote working allowed per quarter., • Culture: Frequent social events and off-sites with a team that values continuous learning and "Perseverance". If you are interested in the Machine Learning Engineer, ADMET, Drug Discovery | B2B AI Start-up | 3 Days PW in London | Up to £130,000 Plus Benefits drop over your CV and if we think you are a good fit, we will give you a call!

Company Description STEM Recruiters UK is a specialist recruitment agency supporting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics organisations across the UK. We work with innovative companies, research teams, and high growth startups to connect technically capable professionals with roles where they can make a direct impact. We are currently supporting a lean, fast moving materials innovation startup based at Victoria House, London. The company operates in a focused R&D environment, with a strong emphasis on scientific quality, efficient experimentation, high quality data, and clear technical results. This is a senior hands on role for someone with deep expertise in polymers, materials science, and novel synthesis methods. The successful candidate will combine strong scientific judgement with practical laboratory leadership, clear communication, and the ability to deliver reliable results in a demanding startup environment. Role Description We are seeking a Senior R&D Scientist for a full time, on site role based at Victoria House, London, United Kingdom. The successful candidate will lead and support advanced R&D activities across polymer chemistry, materials development, formulation, synthesis, characterisation, and experimental design. This role requires someone who can think independently, solve complex scientific problems, lead laboratory work, and guide a small technical team toward clear research and commercial objectives. This position is suited to a scientist who is rigorous, creative, agile, highly organised, and comfortable working in a fast paced, results focused environment. The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience, demonstrable leadership qualities, and the ability to move confidently from scientific concept to experimental execution, data interpretation, reporting, and team direction. Key Responsibilities • Lead R&D projects focused on polymers, advanced materials, formulation, and novel synthesis methods, • Design, plan, and execute experiments with clear objectives, strong controls, and reliable data outputs, • Develop and optimise polymer synthesis routes, material formulations, and characterisation workflows, • Analyse, interpret, and communicate experimental results with scientific clarity and commercial relevance, • Guide junior scientists and laboratory team members in experimental planning, execution, safety, and documentation, • Demonstrate leadership through clear decision making, technical judgement, accountability, and team coordination, • Support the development of new materials, processes, and technical approaches, • Troubleshoot complex laboratory and synthesis challenges using strong scientific reasoning, • Apply advanced characterisation and analytical methods such as FTIR, NMR, GPC, DSC, TGA, SEM, TEM, rheology, spectroscopy, chromatography, and wet chemistry techniques, • Maintain high standards of laboratory safety, chemical handling, risk assessment, and regulatory awareness, • Ensure accurate laboratory records, data traceability, technical reports, and internal documentation, • Present findings clearly to internal teams, technical partners, and international stakeholders, • Contribute to technical strategy, research direction, and the prioritisation of high impact experiments, • Work efficiently under demanding timelines while maintaining strong scientific discipline and data quality, • Adapt quickly to changing research priorities while keeping focus on quality, safety, and useful results Qualifications • PhD or Master’s degree in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field, • Proven industry experience in polymers, materials, chemicals, coatings, composites, biomaterials, sustainable materials, or related sectors, • Strong preference for candidates with experience in startup, scale up, high growth, or fast moving industrial R&D environments, • Strong technical background in polymers, materials chemistry, synthesis, formulation, or advanced materials development, • Demonstrated experience designing and executing complex laboratory experiments, • Strong knowledge of polymer synthesis, structure property relationships, material performance, and characterisation methods, • Experience with analytical and characterisation techniques such as FTIR, NMR, GPC, DSC, TGA, SEM, TEM, rheology, chromatography, or related methods, • Proven ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into clear technical recommendations, • Demonstrable leadership qualities, including mentoring, team coordination, technical ownership, and sound scientific decision making, • Strong understanding of laboratory safety, chemical risk assessment, safe operating procedures, and good laboratory practice, • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, • Ability to present technical information clearly, accurately, and confidently to scientific and non scientific audiences, • Creative, practical, and analytical approach to problem solving, • Agile, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast paced applied R&D environment Candidate Profile We are looking for a scientist who combines intellectual depth with practical execution. The right person will be able to lead from the front in the laboratory, challenge assumptions, improve experimental approaches, and maintain a strong focus on quality data and useful results. This role will suit someone who is proactive, scientifically ambitious, highly disciplined, and able to perform well in a demanding technical environment where speed, accuracy, safety, and judgement all matter. Role Details Location: Victoria House, London, United Kingdom Working pattern: Full time, on site Seniority: Senior Scientist / R&D Lead level Salary: £40-50k, negotiable Function: R&D, polymer chemistry, materials science, synthesis, formulation, characterisation Industry: Advanced materials, polymers, materials innovation, applied chemistry

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