Research Scientist - 1

Company Overview

Minimum Qualification:

• M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a closely related field
• PhD in organic chemistry / medicinal chemistry
• Postdoc in organic chemistry / Medicinal chemistry

  (Optional)

• 0-4 years of hands-on experience in working on bench, preferably in an industry

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute synthetic routes to prepare small molecules for drug discovery programmes
• Track SAR and optimizing potency, selectivity, and properties of small molecules for research programs
• Perform purification and structural characterization of compounds
• Troubleshoot synthetic problems and optimize reaction conditions
• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior colleagues
• Maintain accurate lab records and contribute to technical reports
• Collaborate with analytical teams as needed
• Providing input on intellectual property activities

Technical and Soft Skills:

• Skilled in multistep organic synthesis, reaction optimization, and compound isolation
• Proficient in chromatography (TLC, column, flash), spectroscopic analysis (NMR, LC-MS, HPLC), and purification techniques (recrystallization, precipitation, others)
• High level of creativity and productivity with strong synthetic chemistry problem solving skills
• Demonstrated excellence in organic synthesis, conversant with the current literature
• Effective oral and scientific/technical writing communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Commitment to lab safety and adherence to safety protocols
• Familiarity with reaction databases (e.g., Reaxys, SciFinder)
• Proficiency using MS Office applications is required

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