Synthetic Organic Chemists
More molecules, in the quickest, safest way possible. That's the critical challenge our Synthetic Organic Chemists face on a daily basis here at Sandwich. From the moment a compound is nominated for progression, SOCs apply their creativity and knowledge to rapidly produce drug substances in support of early clinical trials, making a significant impact on the development of new medicines.
Graduate Synthetic Organic Chemists work in two areas of PGRD Sandwich Laboratories, namely Discovery Chemistry and Chemical Research & Development.
Within Discovery Chemistry you can expect to work closely with scientists to synthesise new molecules for biological evaluation.
Chemical Research & Development fulfils three main functions, namely; working closely with Analytical R&D and Pharmaceutical R&D to supply batches of potential new human and animal drug candidates for evaluation. Identifying and selecting the most economic and feasible synthetic route for the preparation of such compounds, developing the selected route into a safe, reproducible manufacturing process capable of being operated in any Pfizer production facility worldwide.
Within Chemical R&D you'll join a team designing the safest, most robust manufacturing routes for new compounds entering development. With the large numbers of new chemical entities in our pipeline, we're conducting innovative research to support the development of the compounds through clinical trials and large scale manufacture.
Together with an excellent knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry, you'll have strong laboratory and analytical skills, plus substantial experience of designing and developing work-ups and isolations. A good awareness of lab safety is also essential, as is the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
An industrial training year or Masters research project would be highly advantageous.
We are not planning to recruit graduates for our scheme in 2009 however please visit www.pfizer.co.uk to register your cv or apply for one of our current vacancies.
