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Position Overview & Specifications
- Salary: To be discussed on application
- REF Number: 00055660
- Consultant: Graeme Pallas
- Contact: 0191 3706486
- Date Published: 16.06.2023
- Sector: Pharmaceutical
- Location: Cramlington, North East
- Discipline: Quality
CK Group are recruiting for a Synthetic Organic Chemist to join an API contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) company at their site based near Newcastle upon Tyne.
The Company:
- Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation.
- Provide R&D and manufacturing services to the global pharmaceutical and chemical industry.
- Operate their HQ from north east England and have facilities located across the rest of the UK and around the world.
- Growing organisation with great career development prospects.
Location:
This Synthetic Organic Chemist role is based at the company's site in Cramlington, easily commutable from Newcastle upon Tyne.
Synthetic Organic Chemist role:
The objective of the role is to develop and optimise synthetic organic processes to aid in manufacturing of APIs.
Your main duties will be:
- Developing and optimizing synthetic organic processes.
- Designing and carrying out laboratory scale experimental chemistry work programs.
- Solve complex chemistry problems via current literature
- Preparing lab reports and presenting results to customers
- Working alongside other project team members including Analytical, Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality.
- Preparing cGMP documentation to support transfer of processes to plant.
Your Background:
The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:
- A PhD in synthetic organic chemistry.
- Strong knowledge ofsynthetic organic chemistry and methods.
- A strong and adaptable work ethic.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Access to enhanced pension scheme.
- Perkbox healthcare.
- 25 days annual leave.
- On-site health and wellbeing support, medical consultation and physiotherapy.
- Fantastic career progression and development opportunities.
- Relocation package.
Apply:
Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. For more information or to apply for this Synthetic Organic Chemist position, please contact the science contracts team on 0191 3848906 or sciencecontracts@ckgroup.co.uk. Please quote job reference 55660 in all correspondence.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for chemist roles across CK Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,462 - £23,662 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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