Natural Product Chemist

Cpl Life Sciences have partnered with a pioneering company transforming natural product drug discover, 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

• Extract and purify small molecules from plant material

• Characterise complex molecular structures

• Optimise purification processes

• Collaborate across scientific disciplines

Essential Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field

• Expertise in LCMS, HPLC, and NMR (1D & 2D) for natural product purification and characterisation

• Strong problem-solving and independent research skills

• Team player with excellent communication skills

Desirable Skills

• Experience in metabolomics for compound identification

• Knowledge of terpenoids or similar molecules

• Proficiency in purifying small quantities from complex extracts