(Senior) Natural Product Chemist

Your new company Be part of a trailblazing biotech start-up transforming natural product drug discovery. This innovative team harnesses plant biosynthetic pathways to create novel small molecule therapeutics. Your new role As a Natural Product Chemist, you'll play a key role in isolating and purifying bioactive compounds from plant sources. Your day-to-day will include: Carrying out extraction and separation of natural compounds from plant materials Running and maintaining analytical instrumentation such as HPLC and flash chromatography systems Preparing samples and performing routine chemical analyses Keeping detailed and accurate records of experimental procedures and results Working closely with scientists across disciplines to support ongoing research projects Assisting with general lab operations in a dynamic start-up setting Contributing to method development and optimisation of purification workflows Supporting the delivery of high-quality data for R&D initiatives This role is fully lab-based and can be open at different levels dependent on the experience of the incoming candidate. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you'll need a solid foundation in analytical chemistry and a passion for natural products. You should also have: A BSc, MSc or PhD (or equivalent experience) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Natural Product Chemistry, or a related field Hands-on experience with purification techniques such as flash chromatography, filtration, and extraction Ability to interpret analytical data and produce clear, concise reports Familiarity with chromatographic software platforms (e.g., Agilent, Waters, Thermo, Shimadzu) Understanding of LC-MS and mass spectrometry principles, with 1D / 2D NMR experience also valuable Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently Hands-on experience of natural product chemistry / extraction of molecules from plants would be a significant advantage What you'll get in return You'll get a good salary package and plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and career within a fast-paced start-up environment. The team also have a very collaborative work culture. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Keywords: Analytical, Chemistry, Natural, Product, Chemist, LC-MS, HPLC, Chromatography, Flash, Purification, Extraction, Biochemistry, Drug, Discovery, Molecule, Laboratory, Scientist, Research, Sample, Preparation, Chemical, Analysis, Start-up, Life, Sciences, Mass, Spectrometry, Biosynthetic, Pathway

Location: Norwich, UK, GB

Posted Date: 9/14/2025