Research Associate/Sr Research Associate (CDMO/Process R&D)

Role & responsibilities

Main function

• Project execution:
• Performance of the corresponding expected synthesis work to successfully achieve the required goals
• Reaction setting
• Workup
• Analyses: measure and interpretation (expected)
• Compilation of all the required information in accordance to company's SOP
• Information to the project leader about potential/current problems during project development
• Taking additional responsibilities like maintenance of lab equipment

Safety:

• Follow safety SOPs
• Evaluation and prevention of potential risks and dangers

Technical Set ups

• To be able to work with pyrophoric, hazardous, and toxic compounds and be able to do high risk reactions by following the safety rules and by taking all safety precautions.
• To be able to optimize the reaction conditions from gm scale to kg level.
• Basic knowledge in reaction monitoring and spectral interpretation by NMR, MS, LCMS, HPLC etc.
• To be able to set up reactions in parallel
• Should ready to work in shifts, wherever required
• Experience in technology transfer and piolet plant experience are preferred

Preferred candidate profile

Behavior

• High level of flexibility with project goals and deadlines.
• To be able to work under high time pressure
• Accuracy
• Cleanness
• Follow company's SOPs
• Team player

Qualification & Experience

• MSc (Organic Chemistry)
• 3-5 years bench experience in process R&D
• Experience in multistep organic synthesis.
• State-of-the-art scientific knowledge in technical background for synthesis and purification methods
• Good in English written and spoken recommendable