Job Description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you\'ve got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people\'s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That`s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimageable with us.

About the role:

We are looking for individuals with a strong passion for synthetic organic chemistry specifically in the field of Sugar and/or nucleoside and carbohydrate chemistry with good knowledge of literature search (reaxys/scifinder etc.), synthetic route design, working experience on discovery research and development, execution of multistep synthetic chemistry including the ability to independently conduct the analysis and accurately interpret analytical data (specifically assigning and confirming stereochemistry) with the help of available analytical instruments. Candidate with proven track record of high performance, innovative and positive mind-set with strong troubleshooting/problem solving skills will be preferred. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Chem Draw and other advanced digital tools.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Planning and conducting experiments in laboratory and systematic documentation of synthetic procedures, observations and characterization data/QC analysis in appropriate report format (e.g., electronic Lab Notebook, Project Files, procedures and analytical data write-up).
• Developing original solutions to the problems, and he/she should have strong trouble shooting skills, keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments. Candidates should be well versed with synthesis of a wide variety of organic molecules from milli-to-multigram scale. He/she will be responsible for deliveries on high quality products within the committed timelines.
• Maintains laboratory equipment, workplace and stocks supplies, verifies inventories, and orders fresh stocks as required.
• Survey Literature for current synthetic routes & techniques in areas of interest to the new products.
• The ideal candidate must be a good team player and confers with senior counterparts before making significant changes to documented procedures. Organize product (material) testing as per required quality standards/specifications and ensures the quality of finished products is met and SAP confirmation as per SOP.

Who you are:

• Candidate must have good interpersonal skill (communication & presentation) and he/she should be able to communicate results of lab work to team lead and other internal customers, appropriately and timely.

and post-doc/M.Sc. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry (12 years) with relevant Laboratory scale experience of novel synthesis route exploration with knowledge in related analysis interpretation (NMR, LCMS, IR, SOR etc) and well versed with modern purification techniques (distillation, crystallisation, automated column purification, HPLC etc). Good scientific publication in global journals/patent will be added advantage.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

Job Requisition ID: 263094

Location: Bangalore

Career Level: C - Professional (1-3 years)

Working time model: full-time

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