Associate Scientist

Job Description LOCATION: Hyderabad, India DEPARTMENT: Chemistry Solutions Years of experience: to Salary Range: INR to (Annual) 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 chemists. 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 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 notebooks as per client requirements to ensure data integrity - Maintain strict IP confidentiality and adhere to all related policies - Prepare final reports as required - Identify and report non-compliance of LNB guidelines updated by junior team members - Ensure high morale and skill development of team: - Improve knowledge of organic chemistry (particularly synthesis)/analytical techniques etc. through one-on-one discussions with supervisor/regular classroom trainings/project trainings/further education programs etc. - Guide teams of chemists to meet productivity/quality targets - Train and develop team members, regularly review their performance Functional/Technical Skills - Knowledge of Chemistry & Execution - Knowledge of Safety Protocols - Knowledge of IP & Confidentiality and Data Integrity - 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 Or - 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 Additional Responsibilities - Reporting Team - Reporting Designation: - Reporting Department: Educational Qualifications Preferred - Category: - Field Specialization: - Degree: - Academic Score: - Institution Tier: Required Certification/s:Required Training/s:Required Work Experience - Industry: - Role: - Years of experience: Key Performance Indicators:Required Competencies:Required Knowledge:Required Skills:Required Abilities - Physical: - Other: Work Environment Details:Specific Requirements - Travel: - Vehicle: - Work Permit: Other Details - Pay Rate: - Contract Types: - Time Constraints: - Compliance Related: - Union Affiliation: