Scientist – Peptide Chemistry

About this role

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory-based experimental work in peptide chemistry to support project and platform
• objectives
• within the Peptide Discovery team.
• Design and synthesize peptides using solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) techniques, using both automated peptide synthesisers and manual
• method
• s.
• Cleavage of peptides from resin supports, purification by preparative HPLC and analysis using mass spectrometry techniques.
• Identify,
• t
• roubleshoot
• and
• help
• resolve synthetic and analytical challenges.
• Document experimental work accurately and
• in a timely manner
• ,
• maintaining
• appropriate
• r
• ecords
• in line with company standards.
• Communicate results clearly through presentations, data summaries, reports and discussion with colleagues and project team members.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary research and drug development
• and c
• ollaborate effectively within
• matrix
• teams, building productive working relationships.
• Maintain and develop scientific knowledge by keeping up to date with literature, methodologies and advances in peptide chemistry and related disciplines.
• Essential experience/skills required:
• Undergraduate qualification
• (or equivalent
• level of experience
• ) in Chemistry,
• Biochemistry
• or relevant subject area.
• Good
• understanding of chemistry and peptide chemistr
• y, with the ability to apply scientific principles,
• concepts
• and techniques in a defined area.
• Technical
• proficiency
• in solid-phase and/or peptide synthesis via manual syntheses or automated peptide synthesisers.
• Working knowledge of HPLC purification and mass spectrometry.
• Excellent record-keeping and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of working within a team environment and developing good working relationships with individuals across organisational boundaries
• Desirable experience/skills required for the role:
• Masters
• degree
• ,
• or
• equivalent lab-based experience.
• Previous
• experience within the pharmaceutical
• or peptide
• industry.
• Experience of working with peptide conjugates or bioconjugation techniques.
• Why AstraZeneca?
• Join a science-led, digitally enabled environment where the pipeline is expanding and the pace is purposeful. You will work on programs that aim to redefine standards of care across major diseases, connecting evidence from early research through to real-world impact. Expect to be in the same room with unexpected teams—statisticians, clinicians, engineers and commercial leaders—aligning around clear patient outcomes and testing bold ideas with data. We value kindness alongside ambition, and we back curiosity with the tools to act: modern analytics, AI-enabled insights and the freedom to test and learn. Your expertise will influence pivotal decisions, accelerate launches and help us deliver on our ambition to lead in Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolism, Respiratory and Immunology—bringing transformative medicines to patients sooner.
• Ready to make a significant impact?
• Apply now and join us on this exciting journey! We encourage you to
• apply online before
• June 10
• .
• Where can I find out more?
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• Date Posted
• 01-Jun-2026
• Closing Date
• 09-Jun-2026
• Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

Requirements

• and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• As part of a growing team, you will
• benefit
• from
• numerous
• personal and professional development opportunities at AstraZeneca.