Employment Type: Permanent Phytome Research Ltd. is an independent innovation company collaborating with partners to invent and develop plant-centred products and technologies. We are a diverse group of innovative trailblazers with a shared passion and focus creating impact in people's lives and building an industry to grow a better future. With a focus on transforming botanical pharmaceuticals together, we design, develop, and engineer new technologies and therapeutics that unlock the potential to have a lasting global impact. We are seeking a Research Scientist to join our Natural Product Chemistry team.You will play a crucial role in advancingour research projects, focusing on the development of botanical pharmaceuticalsand the optimisation of extraction, purification, and formulation techniques. You will be conductingindividual and collaborative research projects. This includes, designing and undertaking experiments, maintainingmeticulous research notes,and entry and analysingof the resulting data to meet projectmilestones. Optimising extraction, purification, and characterisation methods forbotanical materials, ensuring high-quality and consistent results. Analysing and interpreting experimental data, maintaining meticulous records,and presenting findings to the research team. Contributing to the development of intellectual property aroundextraction, purification, and formulation techniques. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestonesare met and align with company objectives. Preparing regulatory documents, such as INDs and NDAs, for botanicaldrug products in collaboration with the regulatory affairs team. You will hold a degree in chemistryor a related subject,either MSc, or BSc with relevantadditional research experience. You will be highly skilled in chemicalextractions of natural products with knowledgeand experience of patent development as well as purification, surfacechemistry, and chromatography techniques. Youcan demonstrate an innovation mindset to drive science and technologydevelopment. You are comfortable managing multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timelycompletion of deliverables and effective coordination with other departments. You enjoy mentoring and guiding junior members of the research team,fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. You are confident in building and maintaining great relationships withboth internal and external partners. Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they are 100% qualified. Our high-tech laboratory facilities and modern, open collaborative working spaces are based at our campus on a beautiful Cornish estate. 6 weeks Annual Leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays (increasing on Length of Service)~ Enhanced Company pension scheme ~ Ongoing training and development programmes ~ Initial telephone screening call (30 mins) Support – If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best, please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: At Phytome, we are committed to cultivating a positive environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We believe that we should celebrate each and every unique quality and want every colleague to bring their whole self to work every day, no matter your ethnicity, religion, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, caring responsibilities, neurodiversity, or otherwise.