Senior Research Scientist – High-throughput synthesis

<p>Do you have organic synthesis expertise? Are you interested in becoming part of an impactful team passioned for science and technology, and focused on chemistry automation to accelerate drug discovery? Would you like to become part of a company where we are committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development? This might be your next challenge!</p><p></p><p>We are looking for an enthusiastic <b>Organic Chemist </b>to join our interdisciplinary team, implementing cutting-edge <b>chemistry automation technologies</b>. Your contributions will be pivotal in <b>the high-throughput synthesis</b> of novel molecules crucial to our projects. </p><p></p><p>Join us at <b>AstraZeneca in Gothenburg, Sweden</b>. Thrive in a place where the brightest and most curious minds seamlessly come together in our inclusive environment. </p><p></p><p><b>What you will do:</b><br/>This is an exciting role where you will utilise chemistry automation technologies to optimise and synthesise libraries of screening compounds on nanomol and micromol scale to progress projects. You will collaborate with experts in a variety of disciplines, including medicinal chemistry and artificial intelligence, to maximise the impact of our capabilities. You will contribute to the evaluation and development of automation-friendly synthetic methods to access optimal synthetic pathways and workflows for the synthesis of desired libraries and make a significant contribution to the team delivery.</p><p><br/>You will have access to the best internal and external science and enhance business reputation internally and externally through peer-reviewed publications and oral/poster presentations.</p><p></p><p><b>Essential requirements:  </b><br/>You’re a chemist with a track record of applying technology and innovative chemistry solutions, with resulting impact on project delivery. You encourage innovation and you are motivated to work effectively in team having strong communication and collaboration skills.  You demonstrate ability to work across scientific fields, possess a curious mind and a long-term commitment to advancing chemistry automation as an innovative tool in drug discovery. </p><p><br/>You also have;</p><p>•    Ph.D. in organic chemistry, or a Master degree in chemistry with minimum 5 years’ experience in synthetic organic chemistry<br/>•    Passion for organic synthesis with demonstrated expertise in planning and executing chemistry experiments in parallel, with a strong foundation in modern synthetic methods<br/>•   <span> Technology-first</span> mindset<br/>•    A strong record of recent peer-reviewed publications and external presentations</p><p></p><p><b>Desirable requirements: </b><br/>•    Hands-on experience in laboratory automation, with a keen interest in developing workflows for automated synthesis and chemistry miniaturization.<br/>•    Interest in data science, visualisation and AI</p><p><br/>This role offers you the opportunity to be at the forefront of drug discovery and contribute meaningfully to scientific innovation. Join us and make a difference!</p><p></p><p><b>Why AstraZeneca Gothenburg?</b><br/>With more than 3, 000 employees from more than 70 different countries, our vibrant Gothenburg site is a truly inspiring place to work. Here, the history and future of scientific breakthrough come together. We believe that the diversity of our people is crucial to bringing new discoveries to life. Thrive in a place where the brightest and most curious minds seamlessly come together in our inclusive environment.</p><p></p><p><b>So, what’s next? </b><br/>If your passion is science and you want to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients’ lives, then there’s no better place to be!</p><p><br/>We welcome your application as soon as possible, but ahead of the last application date of <b>May 31, 2025</b>. In the event, that we identify suitable candidates ahead of the scheduled closing date, we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than published.</p><p><br/><b>Additional information:</b><br/>Our Gothenburg site: <span>https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-science/gothenburg.html</span><br/>Life in Gothenburg: <span>https://www.movetogothenburg.com/</span><br/>Make a move to Global Gothenburg: <span>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-Iqbb4aw38</span><br/>About BioPharmaceuticals R&amp;D: <span>https://www.astrazeneca.com/r-d.html</span><br/> </p><p></p><p><b>Date Posted</b></p>14-maj-2025<p></p><p><b>Closing Date</b></p>31-maj-2025<p></p><p></p>Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable <span>adjustments/accommodations</span> to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any <span>adjustments/accommodations,</span> please complete the section in the applicati