Lead Oligonucleotide Chemist - Oxford, United Kingdom - Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd
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3 weeks ago

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We are currently looking for a Lead Oligonucleotide Chemist to join a leading Biotechnology company based in the Oxfordshire area.

As the Lead Oligonucleotide Chemist you will take on a technical and managerial leadership role, establish new oligonucleotidesynthesis capabilities in the R&D team.

This is a fantastic opportunity with a lot of autonomy for a skilled chemist to develop synthesis methodologies for complex oligonucleotides, oversee a budget up to £1million and play a lead role in establishing a newly developed oligonucleotide facility.


KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your duties as the Lead Oligonucleotide Chemist will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

  • You will set up synthesis, purification, and analytical methods of a wide range of critical long and modified DNA/RNA oligonucleoties by high-resolution, LC-MS, and HPLC.
  • You will manage budgets, setting up purification and analytical workflows to on-board new technologies and methods to operational effectiveness with your expert knowledge.
  • You will on-board your own team where you'd implement scientific and technical training, prepare progress reports and maintain records, whilst communicating effectively across the R&D groups.
  • You will set up an oligonucleotide synthesis pipeline serving for essential R&D projects, and maintain a safe environment for all members of your team.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Relevant degree in a Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc... PhD level is advantageous.
  • Proven industry experience leading a team of scientists. Experience setting up new laboratory equipment would be advantageous
  • A working knowledge and practical experience of oligonucleotide analysis and purification, with the ability to use synthesizers.

Key Words:
Chemistry | Chemist | Oligonucleotide | Purification | Senior Scientist | Research and Development | R&D | Biotech | Biotechnology | HPLC | CE | LC-MS | DNA | RNA | Oxfordshire | Peptide | Peptide Synthesis | Team Leader |
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