Fuel the Future of Cannabis Innovation
Join Curaleaf International as an R&D Researcher and turn bold ideas into breakthrough formulations. If you're passionate about science, precision, and driving progress—this is your lab.
Location: On-site, Alicante
Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday
At Curaleaf International, we're not just participating in the cannabis industry—we're leading it.
Curaleaf International is shaping the future of cannabis through its commitment to research and product excellence. Powered by a strong presence at all stages of the supply chain, its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Amidst a rapid growth trajectory, the emphasis on quality and expertise aims to ensure the delivery of safe and legal cannabis.
Curaleaf International's network includes a clinic, pharmacy, and laboratory in the UK; cultivation and EU-GMP processing facilities in Portugal; an EU-GMP processing, quality assurance and research site in Spain; Four20 Pharma wholesaler and distributor in Germany; a Polish wholesaler and clinic; and the EU-GMP producer Northern Green Canada.
Curaleaf International is part of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading international producer and distributor of consumer cannabis products.
Our Vision: To shape the future of cannabis through our commitment to research and product excellence
Our Mission: To be the world’s leading cannabis company consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.
Our Values: Lead & Inspire Commit to Win Driven to Deliver Excellence Customer Obsession One Curaleaf
Position:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Researcher for R&D department. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, performing and analysing scientific experiments aimed at developing new pharmaceutical and chemical products and improving existing formulations. This role will contribute directly to the company's innovation, quality and competitiveness. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that developments meet regulatory, safety and efficacy requirements throughout the entire process, from research through to production.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and execute scientific experiments for the development of new compounds, formulations or processes, according to the project objectives.
- Perform chemical reactions at laboratory scale.
- Scales up synthesis methods progressively, from milligrams to grams or kilograms.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data.
- Develop and optimize methods of synthesis, formulation or analysis.
- Rigorous documentation of results complying with quality standards (ISO, GMP)
- Collaboration with other departments (regulatory affairs, production, quality)
- Help to maintain laboratory equipment.
- Attending technical meetings and presenting updates on project progress.
Requirements:
To be successful in securing the Research & Development Researcher role, you must demonstrate:
- Proficiency with scientific software and chemical databases (SciFinder, Chemdraw, MestreNova, etc.).
- Ability to design and optimize synthetic routes.
- Capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Proactive learning and adaptability
- Clear and effective communication skills in Spanish and English, particularly in written
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues
- Strong organisational skills
It is also essential you have experience in:
- University degree in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related areas.
- Research and development in the chemical or pharmaceutical sector, especially in organic synthesis.
- Research project management, including planning, monitoring and meeting objectives within established timelines and budgets.
- Use of analytical equipment (GC, HPLC, KF)
Other information:
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, don't delay in getting your application in today! Vacancy may be closed early due to a high level of applications.
