Development Chemist

Summary of the Development Chemist role

Sterling Pharma Solutions currently have unique and exciting opportunities for highly motivated Development Chemists to join their research and development team based at their site in Cramlington, Northumberland which is north of Newcastle upon Tyne.

As a Development Chemist you will be responsible for developing the synthesis and manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and intermediates for emerging drug candidates and established commercial cGMP products.

This is a key customer-facing role, working in partnership with our customers to successfully deliver products, commitment and scientific rigor and as such you will have strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to present scientific results clearly and concisely.

Creative thinking and hands-on experience in organic synthesis is essential as well as having familiarity with analytical and characterisation methods used to develop organic synthesis. You should be comfortable with the interpretation of analytical data e.g. NMR, HPLC, GC, FTIR and DSC.

As Sterling is a contract development and manufacturing organisation, project assignments will be varied in nature and will always include hands-on laboratory work. Strong scientific reasoning, problem solving skills and flexibility are required in order to manage complex challenges.

The manufacture of APIs requires a multidisciplinary team and you will collaborate with a knowledgeable, diverse and international project team within a rapidly growing and expanding organisation.

Your responsibilities

• Developing and optimising synthetic organic processes.
• Designing and carrying out laboratory scale experimental chemistry work programs.
• Effectively navigating the current literature through online platforms to solve complex chemistry issues.
• Defining critical process parameters to support regulatory filings.
• Preparing reports and presenting scientific results to customers.
• Providing technical support and oversight of developed processes during manufacture.
• On occasion, providing shift cover for cGMP processes.
• Working collaboratively with other project team members including Analytical, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Purchasing business functions.
• Working closely with Hazard Evaluation and Safety Departments to ensure that all processes are safe at both laboratory and manufacturing scales.
• Preparing cGMP documentation to support transfer of processes to plant.
• Maintaining current and accurate laboratory records that document all experimental results.
• Complying with all health, safety and environmental requirements
• Embodying our company values, which are: be reliable, be caring, be transparent and be willing.

Requirements for the role

• PhD degree in synthetic organic chemistry;or a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with relevant synthetic chemistry experience.

• Good working knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and methods.
• Strong, reliable and adaptable work ethic.
• An excellent customer service focus.
• Good oral and written communication skills, to provide project updates and reports for internal and customer meetings/teleconference calls.
• Ability to effectively set priorities on projects and efficiently manage time to meet contract goals.

How you will be rewarded

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Perkbox, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.

Why consider Sterling?

Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years’ experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complemented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research and development bioconjugation services.

We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK, US and Europe, where we employ more than 1300 talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.

Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day.

How to apply

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact recruitment@sterlingpsl.com

Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Transport links
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cramlington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience/knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and methods?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/04/2023
Reference ID: VN562