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Senior Research Associate - Synthesis
LOCATION

Hyderabad, India

DEPARTMENT

Chemistry Solutions


Office Location: Hyderabad Hyderabad

Years of experience:

Salary Range: INR to (Annual)

Scope

This role is responsible for executing chemicals reactions to synthesize required quantities of molecules / compounds as per client specifications using efficient route and techniques.

Responsibilities 

·         Set-up and execute reactions for synthesis of target molecules/ compounds:

  •  Understand the project requirements as specified by the client, the synthetic route

  • 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

·         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 notr 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

·         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.

    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


    Additional Requirements


    Candidates with their research publications in leading journals would be preferred



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