Career Opportunities

Sussex Research Laboratories Inc. is seeking candidates with extensive work experience in multi-step synthesis of carbohydrate-based molecules. Preferred candidates will be capable of independently proposing, designing, planning and executing practical and scalable (gram to kilogram) multi-step synthetic methods to access novel carbohydrate-based compounds including oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates. A strong organic/carbohydrate chemistry background, a knowledge of the carbohydrate literature and an ability to synthesize, purify and characterize carbohydrate-based molecules is required.

Education & Experience

• A Ph.D. in synthetic chemistry with a minimum of 3 years of relevant post-graduate experience in private industry or an M.Sc. with a minimum of 5 years of relevant post-graduate experience in private industry (experience may be substituted for education).
• Entitlement to Work in Canada: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada. A security clearance to access the Employer’s premises, will be conducted by the RCMP on behalf of our landlord, the National Research Council of Canada (“NRC”).

Scientific/Technical Requirements

• The successful candidate must be a resourceful and proactive individual who is able to work as a team player in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate clear alignment with Sussex Research Laboratories Inc. core values including, Dedication, Innovation, Communication, Excellence, Respect and Accountability.
• Solid background in carbohydrate chemistry and glycosylation with in-depth knowledge of carbohydrate chemistry reactions and mechanisms.
• In-depth practical ability to purify products via column chromatography and interpret data (HPLC, Proton NMR and Mass Spectra) to support proposed molecular structure.
• Review research papers and intellectual property literature
• Must have excellent writing and communication skills, organizational skills and perform independently with the ability to follow directions.
• Participate in planning and strategy meetings with company research chemists.
• Experience in the synthesis of stable isotope-labeled organic molecules would be an asset.
• Experience in the synthesis of peptides would be an asset.
• Experience in the use of glycosyl transferases and chemoenzymatic synthesis of carbohydrate-based molecules be an asset.