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Senior Scientist, Separation Sciences

Recursion PharmaceuticalsMilton Park, England
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Qualifications:PhD in Chemistry or a related field, or equivalent experience. Extensive experience with HPLC and SFC methods and instrumentation. Strong background in separation sciences and analytical chemistry. Proficient in data analysis and interpretation, with experience in software tools relevant to chromatography. A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

About the job

Recursion Pharmaceuticals is hiring a Senior Scientist with expertise in Separation Sciences for its Chemistry Automation team in Milton Park, England. This lab-based position centers on maintaining and operating an advanced suite of analytical and purification instruments within the Chemistry Automation Platform. The Senior Scientist supports drug discovery projects by ensuring the delivery of purified compounds and accurate analytical data.

Key responsibilities

  • Operate and manage a fleet of over ten specialized HPLC and SFC instruments, handling daily use, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and coordinating with vendors and internal support teams.
  • Oversee purification workflows, moving materials from crude mixtures to pure compounds, including automated fraction consolidation and quality control checks.
  • Design and implement new processes, workflows, and techniques, such as chromatographic logD and EPSA, to expand the analytical suite as the automated platform evolves.
  • Provide expert guidance in separation science to support chemical synthesis and module development within cross-functional teams.

Team context

The Chemistry Automation group at Milton Park combines chemists and automation specialists who work closely with discovery and platform teams across Recursion. The team runs an Automation Studio, with additional support from synthesis and spectroscopy labs, to deliver high-quality small-molecule synthesis. This group integrates automated synthesis and purification, high-throughput experimentation, and analytical workflows to advance the company’s drug discovery efforts.

About Recursion Pharmaceuticals

Recursion Pharmaceuticals is a pioneering biotechnology company harnessing the power of advanced technologies and data-driven approaches to transform drug discovery and development. Our mission is to leverage machine learning and automation to accelerate the discovery of new therapies, enabling us to change lives around the globe.

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