Scientist/Senior Scientist, Process Chemistry
4 days ago
Sandwich
Join a World-Class Team at Asymchem Asymchem is a leading global CDMO, partnering with innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to accelerate the development and manufacture of life-changing medicines. Our Sandwich facility is Asymchem's flagship European research and manufacturing site, bringing together world-class laboratories, state-of-the-art technology and small molecule API manufacturing capabilities. As we continue to grow, we're looking for talented scientists who are excited by challenging chemistry, cutting-edge science, and the opportunity to make a real impact. The Opportunity As a Scientist or Senior Scientist, you will play a leading role in designing and developing innovative synthetic routes, scalable chemical processes, and manufacturing solutions for small molecule APIs. Working alongside highly experienced chemists, engineers and manufacturing specialists, you'll contribute to projects that span the full development lifecycle, from initial route design through process optimisation, scale-up and technology transfer into manufacturing. This is an opportunity to undertake scientifically challenging work, develop deep technical expertise, and grow your career within a collaborative and rapidly expanding global organisation. What You'll Do • Design and execute synthetic routes to pharmaceutical intermediates and APIs., • Develop safe, robust, scalable, and efficient chemical processes., • Apply modern organic and process chemistry principles to solve complex technical challenges., • Generate high-quality experimental data using a wide range of laboratory and analytical techniques., • Support process scale-up and technology transfer into pilot plant and manufacturing environments., • Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver client programs., • Champion safety, quality, and continuous improvement in everything you do., • Take ownership of technical work packages and contribute to project success. What We're Looking For We're seeking curious, driven scientists who enjoy solving challenging chemistry problems and working in highly collaborative environments. You'll bring: • A PhD in Chemistry, or a BSc/MSc in Chemistry with relevant pharmaceutical, chemical, or industrial experience., • Strong knowledge of organic chemistry and synthetic methodology., • Excellent problem-solving and scientific reasoning skills., • Strong written and verbal communication abilities., • A collaborative mindset and desire to learn from experienced colleagues., • The ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment. Why Join Asymchem? • Work on scientifically diverse and commercially meaningful projects., • Gain exposure to the complete development journey, from discovery support through manufacturing., • Learn from experienced process chemists and industry experts., • Develop expertise in route design, process development, scale-up, and technology transfer., • Join a growing European centre of excellence with global reach., • Access outstanding opportunities for professional development and career progression. Our Culture • At Asymchem, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every colleague is respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're passionate about chemistry, motivated by scientific challenges, and excited by the opportunity to contribute to the development of new medicines, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your scientific ambition to Asymchem. Help us redefine what’s possible.