Glycosphingolipids are well known to have a number of essential biological activities. Numerous in vitro, in vivo and human clinical trials showed the product potentials of glycosphingolipids in many different application fields such as nutritional (anti-infective effect, immune system modulating, brain- and cognitive development enhancing), cosmetic (anti aging, skin energy booster, promotion of hair growth, balancing skin microbiota) and pharmaceutical industries (treatment of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease).
However, the synthetic challenges due to their complex structure and the lack of natural source of human identical glycosphingolipids prevented their market introduction so far.
Job Description
Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of synthetic chemistry to develop innovative technologies? CarboCode is at the forefront of cutting-edge solutions, combining organic synthesis, biocatalysis, and advanced purification techniques to drive novel and innovative product development. As a Research Scientist, you will design, execute, and optimize chemical processes, playing a key role in the discovery, scale-up, and technology transfer of carbohydrate- and lipid-based innovations.
Join us to help shape the future of sustainable and efficient chemical solutions.
* Developing and optimizing chemical technologies from mg to kg scale;
* Supporting chemical technology scale-up activities for industrial applications;
* Communicating technological developments with the Head of Chemistry;
* Interpreting experimental data, present results in team and contribute to project strategy planning;
* Supporting biocatalytic processes in kg-lab;
* Supporting purification/isolation methodologies;
* Maintenance of in-house kg-lab equipment.
Qualifications
* Having a PhD degree or having a MSc degree and 3+ years of work experience as synthetic chemist;
* Experienced in synthetic organic chemistry, preferably in carbohydrate/lipid chemistry;
* Experience in optimization and scale-up activities of chemical reactions in kg-lab environments is a plus;
* Experienced in chemical technology developments;
* Fluent in English;
* Good working knowledge of MS Office.
Additional Information
What we can offer you:
* Full-time employment with good contractual conditions in Konstanz, Germany;
* Interesting, diversified, and challenging position;
* A modern, dynamic, international environment where you will have the opportunity for professional and personal growth.