Background
Sygnature Discovery is a world-leading integrated drug discovery Contract Research Organisation based in the UK and Canada with its headquarters in Nottingham and additional facilities in Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Glasgow, Montreal and Quebec City. Its staff of over 1,000, which includes 900 scientists, partners with global pharma, biotech and NFP organisations.
Since 2004, Sygnature Discovery has delivered over 40 novel pre-clinical and 22 clinical compounds, with its scientists named on over 170 patents. Therapeutic areas of expertise include oncology, inflammation and immunology, neuroscience, metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, fibrotic diseases and more. To find out more, please visit
www.sygnaturediscovery.com.
Are you interested in accelerating your career in chromatography and working with state-of-the-art technology and instrumentation, then a role in Separation Science is for you.
Separation Scientists at Sygnature Discovery play an essential role in supporting integrated client projects as well as delivering specialist services. The growing team is looking for enthusiastic scientists to push our capabilities even further.
As a Separation Scientist you will be involved in developing new chromatographic methods, purification by preparative HPLC and SFC alongside the maintenance of instrumentation.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- To work and solve challenging chromatographic problems on a wide and diverse chemical space on state-of-the-art instrumentation
- Developing generic and bespoke chromatographic methods with application to automated analysis and purification
- Daily use and maintenance of preparative and analytical HPLC and SFC
- Delivery of rapid achiral and chiral purification requests from chemistry
- Integrate and learn from an industry leading chromatographic group
- To work in a training and development lead environment
Key Requirements:
- A BSc/MSc in Chemistry (or related subject)
- Understanding of different purification methods/techniques would be beneficial
- Knowledge of a wide range of analytical techniques, including the use of LCMS, UPLC and SFC. Previous use is desirable but not essential
- Ability to multitask and time manage to a high level
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work well within a team environment
- Effective problem-solving skills
Please note that the application closing date is Friday 18th October.
Benefits
Here at Sygnature Discovery, we take pride in offering an excellent training and benefits package. As a valued employee, you will be entitled to:
- 25 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays, and buy/sell scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aiders
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
- Sygnature Group Pension Scheme
- 1 paid volunteer day per year
- A host of flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Why Sygnature Discovery
At Sygnature Discovery, we embody excellence in everything we do. From pioneering research to ground-breaking discoveries, we set the standard for scientific innovation. But it's collaboration that truly defines us. Across continents and disciplines, we unite to solve complex challenges, driven by a shared passion for improving lives worldwide.
We understand the importance of creating a work environment that empowers you to thrive. That’s why we have fostered a culture of collaboration and support, providing pathways for both professional and personal development. This includes a diverse range of bespoke training and development designed to accelerate both your personal and career growth.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organisation. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, age, family or parental status, beliefs, nationalities and religions. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where all our colleagues feel empowered to bring their true selves to work.
If you’re interested in joining a company that places people at the heart of its business, please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be interviewing on an ongoing basis.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. Please do not submit your application to this email address.
