Associate Scientist

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• Set up and execute reactions for the synthesis of target molecules.
• Understand the project requirements and deliverables from the 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 the 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.
• Improve delivery efficiency and quality through project management.
• Support the 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.
• 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 the supervisor/regular classroom trainings/project trainings/further education programs etc.
• Guide a team 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
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• Ph.D./PDF (Organic/Medicinal Chemistry) with 1 3 years of relevant experience.
  

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