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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

Additional Requirements

Candidates with their research publications in leading journals would be preferred

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