Research Associate - Synthesis R&D

We are seeking an experienced, resourceful and highly motivated synthesis to join our R&D team, focusing on growth of the team and organization. The ideal candidate will have an overall experience of more than 3 to 5 years in synthesis R&D (Agro/pharmaceuticals). The candidate with versatile chemistry knowledge in terms of playing a team member role in day to day handling of reactions for pharma/agrochemicals products. Eager to learn and execute the synthesis experiments as designed by the team leader and good team player in performing multitasking of projects at R&D .

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Execution of the projects as designed and assigned by the team leader.
2. Performing literature searches for the molecules that reaction is being carried out and understanding of the chemistries.
3. Planning and execution of tasks assigned by the team leader in day to day synthesis reaction.
4. Plan and discuss the activities support required for routine support with the analytical team.
5. Discussion with the analytical scientist on the project scheme and requirements to monitor and support the process monitoring.
6. Inventory requirements for the projects handled and essential chemicals/solvents for the laboratory to be shared with Team leader for raising indent.
7. Upkeep of the safety practices and GLP in the Laboratory.
8. Proper documentation of the process in the laboratory notebook and updating of the document within a stipulated period of time.
9. Responsible for the upkeep of the laboratory reaction with proper safety precautions wherever applicable.
10. Meeting the project deadlines and without compromising on quality.
11. Proactively discuss the obstacles in process with the team leader & group leader to avoid the showstopper. And look for the probable solutions.
12. Discussion with the chemical engineer on the process scalability in presence of Team Leader for process improvisation if required.
13. Through knowledge in interpretation of analytical results.
14. Training and handholding of new trainees.

Qualifications:

• Masters in Organic Chemistry, or related field with experience of more than 3 to 5 years in synthesis R&D.