Senior Chemist II

Company Description With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver mission critical genomics to our diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech and agrigenomics. Our integrated portfolio of products, services and expertise supports our purpose of Science for a Safer World and we have embodied our mission by working with customers to enable research into life-altering treatment for disease and illness worldwide.

We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organisation.

Job Description Position Summary At LGC, we believe in pushing the boundaries of what's possible. As a Senior Chemist II, you will play a pivotal role in our research team, applying both practical and theoretical synthetic organic chemistry skills. This position is uniquely positioned to drive innovations in our procedures, aiming to improve yields, increase reproducibility, scale operations, and reduce manufacturing costs.

If you are passionate about making a real impact in the world of chemistry, this is the opportunity for you!

Key responsibilities

Complete scheduled work on time, within budget, and within specification

Achieve right first-time results to reduce rework

Ensure timely delivery in full for all projects

Understand underlying chemical and physical principles before starting assigned work Effectively monitor all reactions to prevent incomplete work-ups Report any batch failures or unexpected results immediately to the Chemistry Manager Identify and communicate opportunities for improving chemical procedures

Efficiently complete custom synthesis/NPI projects, including crafting synthetic routes, improving existing routes, and troubleshooting

Contribute to writing and revising detailed procedures

Maintain complete and accurate records of all work

Plan and manage continuous improvement (CI) projects

Support the development of new products within the company

Accurately record, interpret, and report all generated data

Stay up-to-date with relevant current literature and technical developments

Review, optimise, and define manufacturing instructions for continuous improvement

Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations

Meet key performance benchmarks:

Right first-time (RFT)
Delivery to plan (DTP)
Efficiency (number of batches completed per chemist per week)
Qualifications Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Certifications

PhD or equivalent experience in Chemistry Minimum of 10 years industrial experience or relevant postdoc

Proven project management experience

Experience working in a quality-led laboratory environment

Batch manufacture experience from