• Job Description

  Req#: 44307

  If you’re passionate about changing lives for the better, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. In Research & Development, we’re continuously exploring innovative new treatment options to make a stronger, more positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve. You’ll work with talented colleagues in a state-of-the-art Research & Development environment, developing innovative medicines that change the life of patients for the better and help us make progress towards our vision of a world free of pain. Join us today, and discover the difference you can make.

  What the job looks like
  Each day you'll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:

  • Design, execute and oversee analytical LC/SFC-UV(MS) & 1D/2D-NMR experiments
  • Manage external analytics like UV-VIS, GC, XRPD, DSC to cover our projects’ needs
  • Characterize & elucidate structures of small molecules, nucleotides and peptides
  • Provide in-time solutions to challenging analytical or scientific requests
  • Mentor junior scientists in experiment design, data analysis and on career development
  • Ensure daily operational readiness of NMR and LC-MS instruments, software and databases and keep oversight on trouble shooting, maintenance & repairing
  • Collaborate in cross-functional teams to develop new applications for driving our Drug Discovery projects and to support daily business in chemistry & biology laboratories
  • Evaluate new technologies and instruments to enhance our analytical capabilities, to improve workflow efficiency and outline a fit-for-future plan of the analytics landscape

  What you'll bring to the table
  To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:

  • Ph.D. in (Analytical) Chemistry, Biochemistry or equivalent discipline
  • 3+ years industry experience or comparable analytics career in academia in the field of LC/SFC-UV(MS) & 1D/2D-NMR and further analytical characterization methods
  • Proven track record of LC-analytics of SMOLs, Oligonucleotides & Peptides
  • Strong 1D/2D-NMR measurement, interpretation and structure elucidation skills
  • Expert knowledge of NMR and LC-MS hardware (Bruker, Waters, Agilent and Sciex) and of associated analysis and automation software (e.g. MNova, Analytical Studio)
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and maintain instruments and automation workflows
  • Demonstrated successful implementation of new technologies & optimized processes
  • Fluent business English language skills in speaking and writing
  • Excellent communicator & team player

  What are some of the local benefits

  • Bilingual daycare centre “Karlinis“ and holiday activities for employees’ children
  • 30 holidays, plus 6-8 bridging days and possibility to convert salary into up to 5 additional holidays
  • (E-) Bike leasing and e-charging stations

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  "We are seeking an analytics allrounder and offer an excellent environment to unleash your potential." Sven Kühnert, the Hiring Manager

• About the company

  Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We focus our activities on moving towards our vision of a world free of pain.

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