Who we are Exactmer is a life science start-up dedicated to producing precision polymeric molecules with our patented Nanostar Sieving Technology.
Our mission is to create exquisite synthetic and biological medical polymers that play a crucial role in improving patient's quality of life.
From oligonucleotides to mono-disperse polyethylene glycols (PEGs), ADC linkers, peptides and beyond, we are working to improve the future of biomedicine.
We are a diverse team of around 35 people.
London-based, we are in a rapid phase of growth and are searching for a self-starting, dynamic, flexible and committed individual to join our team.
We are currently seeking a skilled graduate chemist to join our Isolation and Purification team (I&P) and play a key role in the development of our innovative products.
Responsibilities As an I&P Chemist at Exactmer, you will be directly involved in the design and operation of our downstream isolation and purification train.
You will work in a collaborative fast paced environment, using state of the art laboratory techniques to purify complex therapeutic compounds.
This role will involve optimising and troubleshooting a range of purification systems and your contribution will directly impact the development of Exactmer's Nanostar Sieving Technology.
Overall, you need to be flexible and ready to grow your skills and experience as the company grows and our technology evolves.
Your key responsibilities at Exactmer will be: · Perform isolation, purification, and characterization of synthetic and biological polymers, including oligonucleotides, peptides, PEGs, and ADC linkers.
· Develop and optimise purification processes including extraction, chromatography, and ultrafiltration.
· Analyse and interpret data from analytical techniques such as LC-MS. · Collaborate closely with both R&D and Manufacturing teams to enable scale-up of our downstream train.
· Adhere to Exactmer's quality standards, best practices, and laboratory safety.
· Excellent documentation of experimental procedures, results and conclusions.
Skills/Experience · MSc, or BSc in Chemistry, or a related field.
· Strong laboratory experience of isolation and purification of complex molecules.
· Experience with process development in a laboratory or industrial setting.
· A desire to learn fast and tackle many different aspects of creating a new technology and new products.
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
· Strong problem-solving skills.
Why Exactmer?
· Be part of a cutting-edge life science start-up at the forefront of precision polymer development.
· Directly contribute to the development of a platform technology aiming to manufacture advanced therapeutics to improve patient quality of life.
· Join a collaborative interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers with a culture of developing ideas, problem solving, and innovation.
· Grow and develop your career with access to specialised training, workshops, and cross-functional learning and development.
· Competitive compensation and benefits.
Contact Us Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter to Adam Oxley at ******.
Applications will be continuously reviewed, and we encourage you to apply before Friday 29th Nov 2024.