Research Associate

Role & responsibilities

Plan, setup, monitor and workup chemical reactions.
Isolate product and optimize reaction conditions for improved yields and output.
Purify compounds by different methods like Column Chromatography, Vacuum distillation, crystallization etc.
Characterization and identification of compounds using MS and 1H NMR
Writing technical reports and data analysis, maintain lab notebook.
Carry out literature search by using SciFinder and other search engines.
Regular lab duties including equipment maintenance, chemical inventory and lab cleanup.
Set multiple reactions per day.
Prepare client reports.
Participate in project meetings
Follow health and safety guidelines and safe working practices.
Independently make presentations for own work and present results.
Stay current with literature in the scientific area.

Preferred candidate profile

Should have M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry with 2- 4 years of experience in synthetic organic chemistry preferably with a CRO company.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Expected to follow core policies in Team Member Handbook & Chemical Hygiene Plan. Experience in multi-step synthesis.

Good knowledge of Spectroscopy and Analytical techniques.