Natural Product Chemist
Cpl Life Sciences have partnered with a pioneering company transforming natural product drug discovery, harnessing plant biosynthetic tools to create novel small-molecule drugs. We seek a Natural Product Chemist to lead purification pipelines and structural characterisation of bioactive molecules from plant extracts. You'll work with cutting-edge technology for extraction, purification, and analysis, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Extract and purify small molecules from plant material
2. Characterise complex molecular structures
3. Optimise purification processes
4. Collaborate across scientific disciplines
Essential Qualifications
1. PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field
2. Expertise in LCMS, HPLC, and NMR (1D & 2D) for natural product purification and characterisation
3. Strong problem-solving and independent research skills
4. Team player with excellent communication skills
Desirable Skills
1. Experience in metabolomics for compound identification
2. Knowledge of terpenoids or similar molecules
3. Proficiency in purifying small quantities from complex extracts
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