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Associate Scientist
LOCATION

Hyderabad, India

DEPARTMENT

Chemistry Solutions


Years of experience: to

Salary Range: INR to (Annual)


Scope

This role is responsible for client projects by route designing and synthesis of molecules as per client specifications, independently or through supervision of a team of chemist.

Responsibilities 

        Set-up and execute reactions for synthesis of target molecules

  • Understand the project requirements and deliverables from manager as specified by the client

  • Understand the reaction protocol and search literature as required

  • Efficiently delegate work and monitor team members for effective planning, execution and delivery

  • Understand and discuss the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) with team members

  • Identify and mitigate any potential safety risk with the help of supervisor

  • Plan and execute reactions with proper reagents and equipment (glassware, stirrers, vacuum pumps etc.) maintaining specified conditions (temperature, pressure etc.), with optimum usage and minimum wastage

  • Ensure parallel execution of multiple reactions

  • Monitor the reaction by observing progress by using analytical techniques

  • Identify and execute appropriate workup and purification technique to produce an intermediary / final compound of desired quality

  •  Analyze analytical data, evaluate and interpret results from the synthesis and report

  • Meet productivity benchmarks on number of reactions / number of steps / number of compounds / quality / compounds purity / project timelines

·         Improve delivery efficiency and quality through project management

  • Support project manager in finalizing the estimation of the project by identifying relevant literature, proposing appropriate synthetic route/ reaction design and by assessing project risks and challenges

  • Prepare weekly / monthly/ final reports as required

·         Ensure safety at work through enforcement of good laboratory practices

  • Follow safety and quality systems in the labs

  • Maintenance and usage of equipment/apparatus/instruments as per SOPs and general housekeeping norms

    Maintain records, data integrity and IP confidentiality

    • Document reactions executed, research findings/ observations accurately in lab note books as per client requirements to ensure data integrity

    • Maintain strict IP confidentiality and adhere to all related policies

    • To prepare final reports as required

    • Identify and report non-compliance of LNB guidelines update by junior team members

     

      Ensure high morale and skill development of team:

    • Improve knowledge of organic chemistry (particularly synthesis) / Analytical techniques etc. through ono on one discussions with supervisor/ regular classroom trainings/ project trainings/ further education programs etc.

    • Guiding a teams of chemists to meet productivity/ quality targets.

    • Train and develop team members, regularly review their performance


    Functional/ Technical Skills


    1. Knowledge of Chemistry & Execution

    2. Knowledge of Safety Protocols

    3. Knowledge of IP & Confidentiality and Data Integrity

    4. Ability to conduct cost benefit analysis and optimum usage of resources


    Required Educational Qualification & Relevant experience


    Msc  (Organic/ Medicinal Chemistry) with 1 - 5 years of relevant experience


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    Ph.D. / PDF (Organic/ Medicinal Chemistry) with 1 – 3 years of relevant experience


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    Candidates with their research publications in leading journals would be preferred


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