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Bachelor of Science in Medicinal Chemistry
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Where can our graduates go?
This course prepares students for a career in the chemical industry and will
provide graduates to meet the high demand for chemically trained professionals
in the growing number of biotechnology companies.
For example:
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Biotechnology companies
- Hospital laboratories and government laboratories both within Australia
and overseas.
- Wine, petrochemical, polymer (including tyre manufacture and plastic manufacture)
and paint industries
- Intellectual Property Management
- Analytical laboratories.
Students are also able to move on to higher degree studies leading to employment
in academic, research or government institutions, or to develop their own businesses.
Some Occupations
Organic Chemist / s – PhD & BSc Hons
- Growing Fine Chemicals Manufacturer & Researcher
- Career progression opportunities
This Australian research, development and manufacturing company services
the world Pharmaceutical industries through the supply of specialist chemicals.
As a result of continued growth, they are currently looking for Organic
Chemists at varying experience /educational levels.
As an Organic Chemist, you will be involved in the development of a range
of organic compounds such as reagents, building blocks and advanced intermediates.
Some projects will involve the synthesis of biologically active target
molecules.
To be successful in this role you will possess either a PhD or BSc Hons.
Experience in medicinal chemistry or organometallic chemistry would be
well regarded. You will have the ability to work as part of a focused
professional team yet have the capability to use initiative and to work
individually. You will be organised and be motivated to meet the needs
of internal and external customers. |
Examples of Position Titles:
- Biochemist
- Clinical Trials Coordinator
- Forensic Scientist
- Life Scientist
- Patent Examiner
- Graduate Administrative Assistant
- Medical Scientist
- Medical Laboratory technician
- Teacher
- Consultant
(for more examples see Chemistry Grad Facts)
Medicinal Chemistry Opportunities
A producer of maker of leading brand pharmaceuticals and fast moving
consumer goods has two opportunities to join their skilled analytical
and research team.
Here you will enjoy a state-of-the-art laboratory with GC-MS, LC-MS,
NMR, FTIR and an extensive range of pilot equipment. Problem solving through
experimental outlines, scale-up experimentation and process commissioning
form part of the responsibilities.
Ideally, you have a background in the development area of a chemical factory
and experience of process/synthetic scale-up. Creativity, enthusiasm for
solving complex problems, excellent planning skills and a good team focus
will see you thrive.
SYNTHETIC CHEMIST
This role offers great variety, from experimental work and synthesis of
value-added intermediates/standards, to maximising process productivity
and developing new site manufacturing procedures. An understanding of
plant scale synthesis, structure elucidation and opiate/medicinal chemistry
would be a plus.
Post-doctoral experience in synthetic chemistry and the ability to operate
a NMR is an essential requirement; and experience in opiate chemistry
would also be advantageous.
DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST
This is an ideal starting point for your chemistry career. In this role
you will implement and report experimental work and process troubleshooting.
You will also maximise process productivity and develop new site manufacturing
procedures. Exposure to liquid-liquid extraction optimisation and design
will put you in good stead.
A Chemistry degree is essential, and Honours is preferred.
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Potential Employers
- AMDEL
- ANSTO
- AstraZeneca
- Australian Wine Research Institute
- Bio Innovation SA
- Bionomics Limited
- Biota
- BresaGen
- BRL Hardy Limited
- Child Health Research Institute
- Clinpath Laboratories
- CMAX
- CSIRO
- Department of Health and Ageing
- GeneWorks Pty Ltd
- Gribbles Pathogy
- Hanson Institute
- Hospitals e.g. Flinders Medical centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and Women’s
and Children’s Hopsital
- IP Australia
- Jurlique
- Prana Biotechnology Limited
- SouthPath
- SouthCorp Wines
- IMVS
What you need to succeed:
- To succeed in Science a critical and inquiring mind is essential.
- Strong numeracy skills are essential in most fields
- Creativity is also an important attribute, as are attention to detail and
a perfectionist streak.
- Good communication skills are required, in order to describe complex scientific
ideas in clear and simple terms.
From Graduate Futures 2004: Science Industry Profile
Some Web Sites
PRODUCTION BIOCHEMIST
A leading Australian Molecular Biology company specialising in the manufacture
and supply of quality Life Science research products. We require a Production
Biochemist to join our DNA synthesis group. DNA synthesis is a laboratory
oriented occupation, combining chemistry, biochemistry and chemical engineering
disciplines.
Candidates should possess a degree or equivalent in Chemistry or Biochemistry
and have experience working in a laboratory environment. Familiarity with
the use and maintenance of computer controlled laboratory equipment would
be an advantage. Accuracy, computer literacy and excellent time management
skills are essential.
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Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA).
Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - web site includes an employment section
Australian Society for Medical Research
Biota
CSIRO Molecular Science - this is the web page of CSIRO Molecular Science - a major Australian Government research and development organisation
Graduate Careers Australia
Graduate Opportunities - industry career profiles available for consultancy, government administration, information technology, manufacturing, mining, science, telecommunications and more. There are lists of Graduate vacancies, employer profiles and details of Graduate Recruitment Programs
Kelly Scientific Resources
Links for Chemists - Liverpool University - an index of chemistry resources on the Web, including all the Pharmaceutical companies
Mayne Pharma Limited - an Australian provider of health care, pharmaceuticals and logistics
Myfuture - comprehensive Australian careers information
The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Inc. (The RACI)
Tech Staff
Australian Graduate Survey
Graduate Careers Australia's (GCA) annual Australian Graduate Survey ( AGS ) is a study of the activities of new higher education graduates around four months after the completion of their qualifications. New graduates are surveyed regarding their major activities, including full-time study, full or part-time employment, seeking employment or their unavailability for work or study.
2007 Graduates at a glance:
- Of bachelor degree graduates who were available for full-time employment in 2007; 95 per cent were employed within four months of completing their degrees
- One-fifth of respondents (20.0 per cent), were undertaking further full-time study after completing their bachelor qualifications
- The typical (median) annual starting salary for new Australian resident bachelor degree graduates aged less than 25 and in their first full-time employment in Australia was $43,000
Source: Australian Graduate Survey, Graduate Careers Australia (GCA)
Additional information from: GradsOnline
More information
For more detailed information check out the Careers Fact Files in the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre Resource Room.
Graduate Opportunities lists major graduate programs. Copies of these are available at the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre or can be viewed online. Search our online recruitment links for other graduate recruitment sites.
The Centre has a number of programs that can assist you:
- graduate employment services including recruitment fairs, employer activities
online vacancies and our graduate email vacancy list;
- information and assistance with your job search;
- graduate skill development programs;
- opportunities to gain industry experience including vacation work and work
experience; and
- career development services
For more information explore this website.
This material has been produced from the Graduate Destinations Survey, Flinders
University and Graduate Careers Council of Australia materials, Graduate Opportunities,
Professional Associations and Careers and Employer Liaison Centre research.
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