Senior Research Associate

At FMC, our employees are guided by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture, Solutions for the Planet. We provide farmers innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land. From our industry-leading pipeline to novel biologicals and precision technologies, we are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges.

For more than a century, FMC has successfully delivered some of the of the industry's most advanced, innovative solutions that protect farmers’ crops from destructive pests and disease, while also protecting the environment. We are committed to fulfilling our mission of discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet.

Position Summary-

FMC is an innovation-driven, R&D-based organization committed to developing novel agrochemical solutions. As a business that thrives on the continuous introduction of novel products, we aim to maintain our competitive edge through cutting-edge research and scientific excellence.

We are seeking a motivated Research Associate at FMC’s India Innovation Center (IIC) in Hyderabad, India. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in modern synthetic methodologies, purification techniques, and compound characterization, and will thrive in a collaborative interdisciplinary research environment.

Qualification: Masters in Organic Chemistry

Location: Hyderabad

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold FMC Core Values and strictly follow intellectual property protection policies.
• Independently plan and execute multi-step synthesis of target molecules and key intermediates.
• Conduct purification of compounds using techniques such as column chromatography and HPLC.
• Characterize products using analytical tools such as NMR and LC-MS.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of experimental work in accordance with company standards.
• Participate in team meetings, presenting data and contributing to problem-solving discussions.
• Share responsibility for maintaining a safe, efficient, and organized laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of relevant industrial experience in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and executing synthetic routes, including troubleshooting and optimizing challenging reactions.
• Hands-on experience with sensitive reagents and safe laboratory practices.
• Strong background in purification and compound isolation techniques.
• Proven ability to work in a team-based environment, contributing to the success of broader project goals.
• Excellent scientific data management and documentation skills in line with organizational protocols.

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