Research Associate - Synthetic Chemist

Job Title : Synthetic Chemist, NCE R&D

Qualification : M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Organic/Medical Chemistry

Experience : 0-5 years of relevant experience in CRO, Discovery R&D, API, Agrochemicals at R&D lab.

Location: Dev Research Centre (SML Ltd), Nerul, Navi Mumbai-400706

Vacancies : 10

Job Description:

SML Limited is looking for a talented and motivated synthetic/medicinal chemist to support our internal agro-discovery program. The successful candidate will synthesize and purify compounds for the biological evaluation of insecticides, fungicides, nematicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators using standard and advanced organic synthesis procedures. The applicant should be able to develop and troubleshoot synthetic routes directed to the target molecules as well as to carry out basic analytical and structural data analysis. In this position, the potential of the applicant to innovate both in the design of synthetic routes and in the generation of new target proposals will be valued. Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and within an international team environment are required.

Candidate Specifications Education and Experience

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in organic or medicinal chemistry having excellent experience in synthesis and characterization of organic compounds. Have a sound knowledge of mechanistic and organic chemistry principles.
• Experience with a broad range of organic synthesis techniques (e.g. handling sensitive chemicals and working under an inert atmosphere)
• Excellent laboratory skills in the purification of compounds using different chromatographic methods, recrystallization, and distillation.
• Sound experience in the analysis of compounds using TLC. Interpretation of results obtained by spectroscopic techniques (MS, NMR, IR, etc.)
• Sound knowledge and experience in all aspects of laboratory safety and industrial hygiene
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to root cause and resolve technically challenging problems.
• Experience in performing literature searches using chemistry databases (SciFinder, Reaxys)
• Preparation and maintaining lab record books and project reports.