Chemist Fixed Term Contract

Role

Chemist (12 Month Contract Role)

Location

St Helens, Merseyside

Pay

£13.31

Summary

We help recruit chemists for 12 month contract roles in St Helens, Merseyside.

About Our Client

An established life sciences manufacturer seeking Lab Chemists for a collaborative, innovation driven work environment.

The Role

Our client is recruiting Lab Chemists who will be responsible for conducting analysis and purification of custom and catalogue peptides using a range of Chromatography and Mass Spectroscopy systems and performing manual solution phase modifications and cleavage of peptides from the resin. Prior scientific experience would be preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis (SPPS) of custom and catalogue peptides using automated synthesizers.
• Carry out manual on resin modifications and peptide cleavage from the resin.
• Conduct analysis and purification of peptides using Chromatography and Mass Spectroscopy systems.
• Perform manual solution phase modifications and peptide cleavage.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation in line with ISO 13485 regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot technical and process related issues.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure smooth integration of processes.
• Participate in research and innovation projects to support continuous improvement.
• Keep up to date with relevant scientific and technological developments.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior staff members.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours based on a 37.5 hour working week, with site operating hours between 07:00-18:00.
• Initial 12 month contract, with strong potential for extension based on project requirements and performance.
• Competitive daily or hourly contract rate, aligned to experience and the scope of the role.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support provided - prior scientific experience would be preferred but not essential.
• Opportunity to contribute to high value, technically engaging projects within a leading pharmaceutical organisation.
• Immediate earning potential, with prompt start available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes and encourages applications from all backgrounds, and they are happy to discuss any possible reasonable adjustments.