Scientist Chemistry; bachelor​/master

Developing future oncology medicines through hands-on medicinal chemistry.

Within our Medicinal Chemistry department, we have exciting opportunities for Scientists Chemistry, who are enthusiastic about hands-on laboratory work and enjoy working closely with colleagues in a collaborative environment. These roles offer the chance to apply your expertise, and to make a real impact on the progress of our projects.

Acerta Pharma will berelocatingto

Amsterdam, with the current move planned for March/April 2027. Until that time, you will be working from our facilities in Oss. After the move, you will be basedatournew sitein Amsterdam.

Our preference is for the new Senior Scientist to join in January 2027; however, we can be flexible on the starting date depending on your availability.

Scientist Chemistry (bachelor/master)
5X

Pivot Park Oss|AmsterdamUMC campus

Fulltime

Your challenge:

Asa Scientist,you willbepart of our Medicinal Chemistry teamand focus on thesynthesis and analysis of new molecules.

You will be the driving force in the lab,contributing to theprogressof our projects towards clinical development.

What will you be doing?

• Your main task is tosynthesizenewbioactive substances chemical entitieswithin medicinal chemistryprograms,using state-of-the art organic chemistry techniques. Together with your colleagues, youwillimplementnew synthetic routes and processes to get to the desired moleculesmost efficiently.
• You will scale upthe synthesis of interesting analogues from mg to g scale for further in vivotesting.
• You will present your workinregularchemistry and project meetings and actively take part in discussingthe chemistryofyourand other teams.
• You will havethe opportunity tofamiliarize yourself with important concepts on optimization of small moleculesfor different modalities in modern Medicinal Chemistry Youmaintainahigh qualityandaccurateelectronicnotebook, a safe working environment, andoperateaccordingtoourguidelines on Safety,Healthand Environment.

Whatareyoubringing?

• Completedbachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry with organic chemistry as aspecialisation(or equivalent).
• Please note:
  
  this position is aimed at candidates with a relevant MSc or equivalent background and is not intended for PhD-level profiles.
• At least3years of experience with organic(and/or medicinal) chemistry (synthesis of small organic molecules).
• Experience with standardanalysis and purification techniques such ascolumn chromatography,(HP)
  LC-MS, NMR.
• Experience with medicinal chemistry in the pharmaceutical industry is an advantage.
• Youare fluent in English.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• You enjoy working in a team where each member is supportive and opentohelpingeach other.
• You live in Europe, are willing to relocate within commuting distance of Amsterdam, and can travel to Oss for the first months.

What do we offer you?

• A dynamic, innovative, international working environment, where you can be part of the development of new medicines that can make a difference to patients' lives.
• The opportunity to work withstate-of-the-art equipment and analytical techniques.
• The opportunity to grow into modern Medicinal Chemistry across multiple modalities.
• Competitive salary and secondary benefits including 8% holiday allowance, 27 holidays on a full-time basis.
  
  Additional: office closure between X-mas and New Year + Good Friday + day after Ascension Day.
• Collective pension with a fixed percentage personal contribution.
• Bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to participate in our share purchase plan with an additional contribution from AstraZeneca.
• Vitalityof our colleagues is important to us, which is why you can exercise at a discount or make use of our bicycle plan.
• Support for potential extra travelling costs during the transition period when working at…