Chemist Gel Chemistry

Chemist Gel Chemistry

Galderma is a global leader in medical solutions for the skin, hair and nails, wholly-owned by Nestlé Skin Health, a subsidiary of Nestlé.

The main focus for the Research department in Galderma Uppsala is to provide concepts for new biomaterials, mainly gel material based on polysaccharides. We are now looking for an experienced chemist, with focus on organic and polymer chemistry. Since one of our colleagues will be on internal job rotation, this is a temporary position until the 31st of August 2018. You will report to Manager Gel Chemistry within Research.

We work in close collaboration with colleagues at Nestlé Skin Health Research in Sophia-Antipolis, France; the world's largest R&D center specialized in dermatology.

About the Role
As a Chemist, you should represent the Research department by independent and efficient work in the laboratory, with synthesis of polysaccharide based hydrogels as your main focus.

Your responsibilities will include:
* Conduct and report laboratory experiments both independently and in cooperation with others
* Collaborate with colleagues from R&D in Sophia-Antipolis as well as external contacts when required
* Perform basic characterization of synthesized materials by e.g. spectroscopic and chromatographic methods.

About You
* Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or Polymer Chemistry, or industrial experience as chemist, preferable in the field of polysaccharide, carbohydrate or polymer chemistry,
* Background in the theory and practice of synthetic organic chemistry. Previous experience from working with polysaccharides and/or hydrogels is a strong merit.
* Good communication skills; fluency in Swedish and English, both verbal and written, is required.
* Working in our Research projects requires that you reliably deliver to project goals with high quality, on time. To achieve this, you need to be highly motivated, structured and able to manage tasks simultaneously with a strong delivery focus.
* As you will be working in close collaboration with people in the group and in projects, you should be open-minded, willing to adapt to changes and enjoy working with others in a collaborative way

What we offer
As Galderma’s Global Center of Excellence for Aesthetic & Corrective Global Business Unit we have in Uppsala a unique edge as we have on our site the whole product chain from research and development to production and marketing. Here our nearly 470 employees work on our world leading brands such as Restylane, Azzalure, Pliaglis and Sculptra. 

We are offering you the opportunity to work in an exciting and international environment where both professional and personal development is encouraged and we are based in modern offices and located just by the river Fyrisån in Uppsala, only a 10 minute bike ride from Uppsala Central Station.

Your application 
We welcome your application via our career page (Galderma Talents) on www.galderma.com. Apply as soon as possible though no later than 6th of March. The selection process is ongoing.

Should you have questions about this opportunity you are welcome to contact Johan Olsson, Manager Gel Chemistry +46 (0)76 898 11 10.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About the company
Galderma is a global leader in medical solutions for the skin, hair and nails, wholly-owned by Nestlé Skin Health, a subsidiary of Nestlé. The company has been researching and developing its extensive range of medically-proven solutions since its creation in 1981. It exclusively partners with healthcare professionals to target a variety of dermatological conditions and skin needs.
Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Galderma has more than 5,000 employees and 35 affiliates around the world. Its products are distributed in over 100 countries. Its 5 state-of-the-art research and development centers and 6 manufacturing facilities are dedicated to providing a wide range of innovative and science-based medical solutions to meet the highest standards of safety and efficacy.

Galderma manufactures many well-respected brands, including Epiduo™ Restylane® Oracea® Differin® Mirvaso® Soolantra® Loceryl® Benzac® Excipial® Metvix® Azzalure® Tri-Luma™ Cetaphil® and Daylong™

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