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Senior Scientist (Synthetic Chemistry)

Company

AstraZeneca

Location

Cambridge, England

Posted

June 30, 2026

Position Overview

Job Title: Senior Scientist (Synthetic Chemistry)
Location: Cambridge
Work Mode: On-Site

About the Role
AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Scientist to join our Synthetic Chemistry team in Cambridge. You will design and execute multi-step synthetic routes to support drug discovery programs, characterize novel compounds, and collaborate with cross-functional scientists.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and perform organic synthesis to produce target molecules
  • Purify and characterize compounds using analytical techniques (NMR, HPLC, LCMS)
  • Interpret data and propose next steps in collaboration with project teams
  • Maintain accurate laboratory records and contribute to team meetings

Requirements
  • PhD in organic chemistry or related field with postdoctoral experience
  • Strong background in synthetic methodology and retrosynthetic analysis
  • Experience with modern purification...

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