Biotage

About the Role We're looking for an experienced R&D Scientist to join our multidisciplinary team in Cardiff. In this hands on laboratory role, you'll support the design, synthesis, and purification of novel chemical entities and consumable products, contributing directly to product and application development programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, detail focused scientist who enjoys solving technical challenges, generating high quality data, and applying scientific principles to real world development projects, including next generation purification solutions. What You'll Be Doing Synthesising small molecules, reagents, and related materials to support development projects. Purifying compounds using chromatographic and complementary techniques, including flash chromatography. Designing, improving, and documenting purification methods. Generating high quality experimental data and clear technical records. Contributing to defined project work packages and milestones. Communicating results, insights, and potential risks effectively. Following structured development processes and quality standards. Maintaining safe laboratory practices and compliance with H&S procedures. Staying informed on relevant technologies, literature, and industry developments. What We're Looking For Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline (postgraduate qualification advantageous). Practical laboratory experience in organic synthesis and purification techniques. Demonstrated experience with chromatographic methods, with flash chromatography highly desirable. Familiarity with analytical techniques such as LC, MS, NMR, or similar is beneficial. Strong analytical thinking and ability to interpret experimental data. Organised and methodical approach with accurate record keeping skills. Clear written and verbal communication of technical information. Ability to work independently on defined tasks and collaboratively within project teams. Problem solving mindset, curiosity, attention to detail, and commitment to scientific quality. Comfortable using digital systems for experimental documentation and data handling. About Biotage Biotage is the Global Go-To Separations Company, delivering intelligent and sustainable workflow solutions for customers in drug discovery, development, diagnostics, and analytical testing. Our expertise in separation and purification technologies plays a key role in streamlining workflows and improving outcomes. Headquartered in Sweden, Biotage operates globally with around 700 employees serving customers in over 80 countries.