Research Chemist - Research Scientist 36375676

Research Chemist

Summary:

The position requires strong technical expertise in synthetic organic chemistry, a collaborative mindset, and commitment to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently execute and optimize synthetic routes to target molecules, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable practices.
• Design and troubleshoot synthetic strategies using knowledge of modern methods, retrosynthesis, and digital tools.
• Partner with analytical, automation, and purification platforms to maximize productivity.
• Conduct detailed risk assessments of experimental procedures and raw materials in compliance with HSE standards.
• Document and communicate experimental procedures, data, and results with scientific accuracy to ensure reproducibility, traceability, and IP protection.
• Collaborate with team members to solve technical challenges and contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory practices and workflows.

Must-Haves:

• Master’s degree in Synthetic Chemistry or equivalent, or 3–5 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Strong expertise in synthetic organic chemistry, including reaction design, retrosynthesis, purification, and structural elucidation.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in laboratory environments, with thorough understanding of HSE standards.
• Experience with digital tools/software for synthesis design and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work both independently and within diverse teams.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are an asset.