Careers at GyreOx Theraputics
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Careers At GyreOx
GyreOx Theraputics is an expanding organisation, with exciting new opportunities to join the team
We currently have two vacancies for talented and ambitious people.
Two scientists are sought to work on the company's automated platform and new drug development programmes. These will be predominantly laboratory-based in the first instance and are initially part-funded by a grant from Innovate UK. They represent the potential for future leadership roles within the company, through developing an understanding of the commercial aspects of the Company's business.
A PhD in an appropriate chemical or biochemical subject would be expected, but consideration will be given to applicants who have acquired the necessary experience within industry, particularly within drug discovery.
You must be eligible to work in the UK.
Applicants should send a full CV, contact details for 2 referees and a cover letter to careers@gyreox.com describing their suitability for the position. The closing date is 31st January 2020. We will handle your application and the information that you provide according to our Job Data Privacy guidelines presented elsewhere on this website.
Strictly no agencies. GyreOx does not accept speculative applications from recruitment agencies.
Current Vacancies
PhD-level Scientist (GD-2020-1, synthesis)
Job Location
near Oxford, UK
Job Description
In this position, your responsibilities will include: the synthesis and purification of libraries of linear and cyclic peptide-based compounds, using both automated peptide synthesisers and manual procedures; cleavage of peptides from resin supports; analysis by HPLC and mass spectrometry; and, modifications of peptides by enzymatic biotransformation.
A PhD in an appropriate chemical or biochemical subject would be expected, but consideration will be given to applicants who have acquired the necessary experience within industry, particularly within drug discovery. Knowledge of the synthesis, development, purification and analysis of peptides and macrocycles would be advantageous, but is not essential. You must be eligible to work in the UK. Key additional attributes include:
- leading key projects to a successful conclusion;
- demonstrating the ability to communicate clearly, with good presentation and report writing skills;
- a hard working attitude, a balanced and meticulous approach to work and the ability to work well under pressure;
- to be adaptable and a team player
Closing Date
January 31, 2020
PhD-level Scientist (GD-2020-2, analysis)
Job Location
near Oxford, UK
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled and experienced scientist to provide specialist analytical and mass spectrometry support. In this position, you will be responsible for planning and undertaking routine analysis, purification, isolation and characterisation of our linear and cyclic compounds, with LC method development. LC, LC-MS experience essential and MS/MS experience desirable. The candidate is expected to support chemistry projects, characterizing starting materials, intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients and collaborate effectively with other colleagues.
A PhD in an appropriate chemical or biochemical subject would be expected, but consideration will be given to applicants who have acquired the necessary experience within industry, particularly within drug discovery. Knowledge of the synthesis, development, purification and analysis of peptides and macrocycles would be advantageous, but is not essential. You must be eligible to work in the UK. Key additional attributes include:
- leading key projects to a successful conclusion;
- demonstrating the ability to communicate clearly, with good presentation and report writing skills;
- a hard working attitude, a balanced and meticulous approach to work and the ability to work well under pressure;
- to be adaptable and a team player
Closing Date
January 31, 2020
