BioAtlantis Ltd. is an innovative biotechnology company, specialising in the development and production of bioactives from natural sources for the plant, animal and human health markets. The company is recruiting a talented chemist who will work on the extraction, purification and analysis of complex, natural-based products, spanning R&D and QC departments.

Roles/duties:

• Develop extraction and purification procedures for natural products at lab scale.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis using laboratory analytical techniques.
• Make stable and efficient formulations to meet desired specifications and cost objectives in plant bioscience and animal feed area.
• Conduct literature searches, review publications and prepare reports.
• Follow industry standards on scientific significance, accuracy, safety and record keeping.

Qualifications & experience:

• Keen interest, aptitude and skill in natural products extraction, purification & isolation of active compounds.
• BSc. or preferably MSc. in Chemistry or related discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of wet chemistry techniques and instrumentational analysis/interpretation is required.
• Prior industry experience with knowledge and experience in carbohydrate chemistry is preferable.
• Expertise in synthetic chemistry is not relevant to this position.

Personal attributes:

• Aptitude for practical chemistry.
• Precision and accuracy when undertaking analysis.
• Disciplined, organised and focused, with excellent problem-solving skills.

Other information:

• Salary Negotiable,
• Pension + Health Insurance available.
• The position is located in Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to hr@bioatlantis.com by 14th March, 2021.