We have 1 x 52-week placement to offer based in Glasgow, with negotiable start dates in September 2027. What you'll be doing?

Synthesis, purification, and analysis of novel small molecules
Apply organic synthesis knowledge in execution of experiments and interpretation of results
Maintain awareness of relevant current scientific literature and developments
Provide verbal and written reports/presentations when required
Maintain laboratory notebooks and other data to required standards
Perform all work demonstrating due care and attention to all health and safety regulations
Interact with colleagues in all areas of CRH-TI and provide help and assistance wherever possible
Contribute to the day-to-day running and responsibilities of the lab
Participate in, and report to, chemistry group meetings when required
+ Show appreciation of the scientific rationale of the project + Contribute to design of experiments to progress the project,
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Undergraduate student studying Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry or a closely related chemical science discipline who will have completed at least two years of study by August 2027.
Ability to provide effective and timely communication of data and progress to your supervisor, and, when required, other members of staff within the chemistry group or wider project team.
Experience of key organic chemistry techniques
Setting up and working up reactions
Purification such as column chromatography
Analysis (eg. NMR)
Knowledge of working safely in a lab environment.
Ability to work effectively with other members of the team and building productive relationships.
Skills in analysis / interpretation of data and pro-actively contributing to experimental design and strategy.
Proficiency in organising and planning your daily tasks., Studying for a chemistry or similar degree (BSc/MSc/MSci/MChem) having successfully completed at least 2 years of study by August 2027
Please note that applications from graduates and PhD students will NOT be considered for this scheme.
You should be able to commence work in August / September 2027 (the start date is negotiable).
You should have the right to live and work in the UK without restriction. We regret that we cannot consider applications from candidates who require a work permit to work in the UK.

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