Associate Scientist - Synthesis Job in Aragen Life Sciences

Associate Scientist - Synthesis

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Job Summary Scope: This role is responsible for client projects that involve route designing and the synthesis of molecules according to client specifications. The position will be carried out independently or through supervision of a team of chemists. Key Responsibilities: Reaction Setup & Execution: Set up and execute reactions for the synthesis of target molecules, ensuring proper reagents and equipment are used, maintaining specified conditions (e.g., temperature, pressure). Project Understanding & Deliverables: Understand the project requirements and deliverables as specified by the manager and client. Literature & Protocol Research: Understand reaction protocols and research literature as required for efficient synthesis. Team Management & Delegation: Efficiently delegate tasks and monitor team members for effective planning, execution, and delivery. Safety Compliance: Discuss and review MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) with the team to identify and mitigate potential safety risks with supervisor assistance. Analytical Monitoring: Monitor reactions and use analytical techniques to observe progress. Identify appropriate workup and purification methods to ensure desired compound quality. Reporting & Documentation: Analyze and interpret analytical data, and report synthesis results accurately. Prepare weekly, monthly, and final reports as required by the client. Project Management Support: Support project managers by helping finalize project estimations, identifying relevant literature, and proposing appropriate synthetic routes/reaction designs. Safety & Equipment Maintenance: Enforce good laboratory practices and ensure the maintenance of equipment, adhering to safety and quality systems. Team Development: Guide and mentor junior team members in organic chemistry techniques, analytical methods, and project execution. Regularly review performance and train team members. Functional/Technical Skills: Chemistry Knowledge: Expertise in organic chemistry (particularly synthesis) and analytical techniques. Safety Protocols: Strong understanding of safety standards in the laboratory environment. Data Integrity & Confidentiality: Knowledge of IP protection, data integrity, and confidentiality policies. Cost-Benefit Analysis: Ability to conduct cost-benefit analyses for resource optimization. Required Qualifications: Educational Requirements: MSc in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry with 1 5 years of relevant experience OR Ph.D. or Postdoctoral Fellowship in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry with 1 3 years of relevant experience. Additional Preferences: Candidates with research publications in leading journals will be given preference.
Experience Required :

1 to 5 Year

Vacancy :

2 - 4 Hires

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