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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 chemist.

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 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 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 note books as per client requirements to ensure data integrity

• Maintain strict IP confidentiality and adhere to all related policies

• To prepare final reports as required

• Identify and report non-compliance of LNB guidelines update by junior team members

  Ensure high morale and skill development of team:

• Improve knowledge of organic chemistry (particularly synthesis) / Analytical techniques etc. through ono on one discussions with supervisor/ regular classroom trainings/ project trainings/ further education programs etc.

• Guiding a teams of chemists to meet productivity/ quality targets.

• Train and develop team members, regularly review their performance

  
  

Functional/ Technical Skills

1. Knowledge of Chemistry & Execution

2. Knowledge of Safety Protocols

3. Knowledge of IP & Confidentiality and Data Integrity

4. 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

"Aragen Provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to regard to public assistance, veteran status or any characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Aragen will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individual with disabilities".

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