Synthesis R&D Chemist​/Research Associate; CRO Industry

Position: Synthesis R&D Chemist/Research Associate (CRO Industry)
This role involves designing, executing, and optimizing organic synthesis processes for pharmaceutical compounds in a Contract Research Organization (CRO). You will support client projects from lab-scale reactions mg to grams, ensuring high purity and scalability.

Responsibilities
Performing organic synthesis, optimizing reaction conditions, and analyzing data, with a focus on multi-step synthesis and small-scale experiments (milligram to gram).
Performance of the corresponding expected synthetic work to successfully achieve the required goals.
Carrying out multi-step organic syntheses, setting up reactions, and performing workups reaction setting for Milligram to gram level.
Analyzing data from experiments using analytical techniques (e.g., NMR, LCMS, HPLC) and interpreting results to guide further synthesis.
Compilation of all the required information in accordance to company's SOP
Information to the project leader about potential/current problems during project development
Taking additional responsibilities like maintenance of lab equipment's
Handling projects with minimum guidance.
Trouble shooting skills in the synthesis.
Training and guiding juniors

Technical set ups

To be able to work with pyrophoric, hazardous, and toxic compounds and be able to do high risk reactions by following the safety rules and by taking all safety precautions.
To be able to set up and monitor reactions in an accurate manner particularly in small reactions (~10 mg scale) without a significant waste of material.
To be able to set up reactions in parallel.

Resources management

Maintenance of lab facilities
Maintenance of tidiness and cleanness in workspace.
Good handling of machines and avoiding damage

Preferred candidate profile

MSc (Organic Chemistry).
2-6 years industrial experience with CRO background (CRO: Contract Research Organization)
Experience in multi-step organic synthesis.
State-of-the-art scientific knowledge in technical background for synthesis and purification methods
Good in English written and spoken preferable.
Having enthusiasm to work in international environment and if required flexible to move abroad for short or long-time work.