Careers

We are always looking out for talented people and you could be the perfect fit for our team without us having realised this yet. Please see below for open positions.

To send us a CV, please email to info@emimaging.com.

A cover letter explaining motivations to join the company and suitability for the role MUST be included.

Bioorganic Chemist (Sep 2024) – Full Time – Edinburgh Lab

EM Imaging wishes to identify and recruit an experienced and highly competent Bioorganic/Peptide Chemist. This individual will join an organization very well positioned to progress its key programs to the next stage and will focus on leading the laboratory efforts in lead optimisation programs.

THE POSITION:
The successful candidate will become a member of the laboratory team based at EM Imaging’s offices in Edinburgh (Number 9 BioQuarter). The applicant will report to the Chief Scientific Officer to design and synthesise novel radiopharmaceutical precursors as well as managing external collaborators.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design and execute the synthesis of new radiopharmaceutical products and/or improve synthetic aspects of current candidates. The focus of the work being peptide and peptidomimetic compounds
  • Characterise synthesised compounds using a range of analytical techniques (HPLC, ESI+/MS, MALDI, FTMS, UV/Vis, etc.)
  • Manage CROs/CDMOs and academic collaborators so as to ensure objectives are delivered on time and within budget
  • Have responsibilities in the management of laboratory operations in the Edinburgh site

PROFILE

  • A PhD in Chemistry or similar Life Sciences discipline, and a minimum of 5 years work experience, or a BSc and 10 years work experience
  • A demonstrated track record of working in an pharmaceutical/life sciences R&D environment, ideally in a commercial setting
  • Enthusiasm, skills and energy for carrying out practical organic chemistry
  • Technical experience of solid and solution phase peptide synthesis.
  • Experience and/or understanding of Bioconjugation techniques, preferably with chelators applicable to radiopharmaceuticals.
  • Experience in the purification and analysis of peptide constructs, using for example, analytical and semi-preparative HPLC, MALDI, ESI+MS, etc.
  • Experience of working in a small team environment, with proven and effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience with research collaborations and partnerships and effective team working. Specifically, the ability to manage all aspects of working with chemistry CROs from selection, contracting and delivery.
  • Demonstrated ability to problem solve and  work in a result orientated manner.

Ability to work full time in the company’s Edinburgh site is required.