Knowledge Transfer Associate - UOD1558
| Posting date: | 04 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £29,000 to £31,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2024 |
| Location: | Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN |
| Company: | University of Dundee |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4272_1717491999 |
Summary
We are recruiting for an exceptional individual to join us as a Knowledge Transfer Associate in High-throughput bifunctional targeted degrader synthesis.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work both with one of the fastest growing CRO businesses in Scotland and the world-renowned Dundee Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation, operating at the interface of commercial development and cutting-edge scientific research.
This project will aim to generate new synthetic protocols for the use of high-throughput chemistry for drug discovery. Specifically, we will aim to innovate in the use of cutting-edge synthetic methodologies and apply them to the plate-based synthesis of complex targeted protein degrader molecules.
The role will be funded for a total of 28 months and will be based mainly within BioAscent at their drug discovery research facility in Newhouse, Scotland, with significant time also spent within the labs of the University of Dundee Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation (group of Dr. William Farnaby).
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships meet a core strategic need and identify innovative solutions to help a business grow. This KTP Associate role Is jointly funded by Innovate UK and BioAscent Discovery Limited. The successful candidate will benefit from a personal development budget of £2,000 per year.
Your priorities will include:
- Design and synthesis of reagents required for library synthesis
- Development of high-throughput synthetic methods
- Transfer of methodologies from academic setting into business partner laboratories
- Driving smooth management of the overall project and implementation of plans in consultation with business and academic supervisors
- Contribute positively as an embedded member of both the business and academic bases.
Who we're looking for:
Qualifications: A 2:1 or better MChem degree or equivalent
Skills:
- Technical: Excellent understanding of common organic synthesis transformations and their application to make biologically active molecules.
- Project Management: Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute tasks efficiently, keeping project on task and within scope.
- Communication: Strong communication skills for clear, effective collaboration with stakeholders and the ability to convey complex information in a clear manner.
- Problem-solving: Proficiency in identifying, analysing, and resolving challenges.
Attributes:
- Adaptability: Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations and processes
- Collaborative: Team player, capable of working well with various stakeholders to achieve goals.
- Resilience: Ability to remain focused and motivated in the face of challenges.
- Initiative: Willingness to take ownership of the project and take charge, anticipate needs and be proactive.
Experience:
- Prior experience in solving organic synthesis problems in a lab-based environment.
- Project Delivery: Experience of managing and delivering projects in a lab-based environment.
- Change Management: Confident in introducing new processes and techniques.
BioAscent
Founded in 2013, BioAscent is a highly respected, successful, and award-winning provider of integrated drug discovery CRO services based in state-of-the-art laboratories at BioCity Glasgow in Newhouse, Scotland. Our integrated drug discovery services include de novo assay development, compound screening, medicinal and synthetic chemistry, computational chemistry, and compound management.
For further information about this position please contact Dr William Farnaby at w.farnaby@dundee.ac.uk. To find out more about BioAscent please visit www.bioascent.com