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that makes a difference

You can make
molecules matter.

Our mission is to combine innovation, science, and creativity to fulfil our clients’ drug discovery and drug development goals to find novel therapies for patients around the world. This means that at Symeres you can truly make molecules matter.

We offer unique careers with challenging research, global clients, inspiring colleagues, and meaningful work that has an impact. We are an organization with a keen eye for a healthy work–life balance. You are central to our success.

If you are talented, professional, and passionate about finding solutions to issues that matter, we would love to hear from you!
Our mission is to combine innovation, science, and creativity to fulfil our clients’ drug discovery and drug development goals to find novel therapies for patients around the world. This means that at Symeres you can truly make molecules matter.

We offer unique careers with challenging research, global clients, inspiring colleagues, and meaningful work that has an impact. We are an organization with a keen eye for a healthy work–life balance. You are central to our success.

If you are talented, professional, and passionate about finding solutions to issues that matter, we would love to hear from you!

What do we offer?

  • Experience and expertise
    Our 600 experts mean you have access to a huge amount of experience and specialized know-how in chemistry discovery and development.
  • State-of-the-art laboratories
    Our cutting-edge laboratories are the best place to explore the world of chemistry.
  • Training & development
    As well as on the work floor, you can also get involved through our first-class lectures.

Looking for a work environment tailored to innovation, where you have the space to excel in synthesizing active molecules for medicines with other professionally minded people? Making molecules matter is the strongest force that binds us. Watch the video of our CEO about working at Symeres.

Our people draw on their innovative power, knowledge, skills, and ideas to drive the services and success of our company. As you would expect, this is appropriately appreciated and rewarded with an attractive employment package. But passion for molecules that matter is the strongest force that binds us. A passion to contribute to valuable work that improves people’s lives. Let our experts inspire you. Watch the video of our colleagues about working at Symeres.

Facts & figures

  • 1000
    Symeres runs more than a thousand synthetic organic chemistry projects every year.
  • 600
    We employ around 600 experts in various chemistry disciplines.
  • 60%
    Around 60% of the colleagues at Symeres have a PhD.
  • 71%
    29%
    The male to female ratio is 71% male and 29% female.
  • 20%
    The percentage of women in leadership positions is 20%.
  • 31
    Symeres employs 31 different nationalities.

Let’s build your future together!

You are looking for a meaningful job where you can make molecules matter. You are passionate about research and creating compounds and connections. You’re at the top of your game and know what matters in your – and our – discipline. You rise to complex challenges, creating practical, innovative solutions. Chemistry, engineering, or quality assurance – wherever your expertise lies, let’s explore how we can build a fantastic future. Together.
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Chemistry
Chemistry

Do you aspire to work in the wonderful, diverse field of drug discovery and drug development? We offer a wide selection of disciplines. You can invest your full energies and efforts, contributing to breakthrough discoveries, and learn by drawing on the expertise of your colleagues.

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Organic Synthesis
Organic Synthesis

Our services vary from new synthetic route design to the supply of materials at various scales, for any application where complex molecules matter. Day after day, we share our scientific and technical knowledge and hands-on experience with our customers, ranging from pioneering biotechs and innovative pharmaceutical organizations to agrochemical companies.

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Analytical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry

To understand the exact compositions of molecules and materials, we make use of the most advanced analytical techniques. In-depth knowledge of analytical science is required to confirm the molecular structures, characterize their physical properties, and define a control strategy in the production of new molecules for testing in patients. Would you like to be part of the decisive analytical factor in all ongoing projects as an analytical scientist at one of our sites? Then keep reading.

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Medicinal Chemistry
Medicinal Chemistry

Have you always dreamed of making a difference for patients around the world? Here is your opportunity. Join our highly experienced Medicinal Chemistry team to develop next-generation drugs for multiple devastating diseases. We integrate excellence in medicinal & computational chemistry, biology, and ADME-Tox to efficiently convert targets into novel clinical candidates.

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ADME-Tox
ADME-Tox

Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, toxicity – all critical parameters in the development of new medicines. Are you interested in cutting-edge science and continuing development to generate, interpret, and use complex ADME-Tox and DMPK data sets? We work with experts in medicinal chemistry, DMPK, and biology, both in-house and at customer teams, to facilitate and accelerate the advancement of potential therapeutics. We make a difference to patients with our in-depth expertise.

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Process R&D
Process R&D

We are experts in converting synthetic routes used in early research into scalable GMP-compliant production processes. We help our clients with the preparation of their drug substances that are used in clinical trials. We apply chemistry, manufacturing, and control (CMC) principles to ensure the quality of the products and to reduce risks for patients. To that end, we offer chemical process and analytical development and scale-up studies, including risk assessments and process safety studies, before we initiate manufacturing.

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Support
Support

Our groundbreaking research is supported by an outstanding team of colleagues, who ensure our scientists can work according to the highest standards. Specialists in purchasing, logistics, facility management, maintenance, IT, finance, business development, marketing & communications, and HR. Would you like to share your expertise to support the development of the best solutions for our customers and help our teams and facilities to work together towards the same goal?

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QA and QC
Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC)

The quality of our services is fit for purpose, ranging from discovery research to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant products. As a member of our QA or QC teams, you will ensure the appropriate procedures are in place and we operate in compliance with the relevant regulations. Our Weert and Prague sites are GMP certified and approved by the national authorities. Our quality-management systems are built to meet all requirements of GMP. This is how Symeres guarantees the high quality of all our services and the safety of patients.

We work safely. Protecting patients, our employees, and our planet is our number one priority. Our Environmental, Health, and Safety Officers assess all incoming materials and projects to determine whether our facilities and operations can handle them and identify the technical checks and personal protective equipment needed to prevent exposure and contamination.

Let’s build your future together

You are passionate about research and creating compounds and connections. You’re at the top of your game and know what matters in your – and our – discipline. You rise to complex challenges, creating practical, innovative solutions. Chemistry, engineering, or quality assurance – wherever your expertise lies, let’s explore how we can build a fantastic future.
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Featured jobs

As part of our increasing demand for our services at our location in Groningen, we are currently looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Analytical Scientist.

For our locations in Nijmegen and Groningen, we are looking for open applications of skilled and enthusiastic Scientists in Organic Chemistry.

As part of the increasing demand for our services at our Locatie in Weert (NL), we are currently looking for a skilled and enthusiastic leader.

At Symeres, adaptation and development are a healthy, continuous process. This is also reflected in our vacancies. Due to rising demand for our expert services, we are always looking for talented people to join us. Top-notch professionals with a drive to research, develop, solve, and improve. Are we describing you? Are you looking for work with a purpose through which you can make a difference? Make molecules matter and join us! Check out our vacancies here.

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