Synthetic Research Chemist

Chemistry for Sustainability; Stein; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Further education program

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Synthetic Research Chemist for an international role based in Stein, Aargau, Switzerland. This temporary assignment (min 1 year, 100%) focuses on driving research from discovery to development of target molecules with rigorous HSE adherence.

You will design efficient synthesis routes, collaborate with automation and analytical teams, and document procedures with high accuracy to enable IP protection and future digital integration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or 3–5 years of industrial experience in synthetic chemistry.
• Experience with synthetic organic chemistry, reaction design, and purification.
• Ability to work autonomously within a team and maintain HSE standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive research from discovery to development delivering target molecules.
• Synthesis: design and execute synthetic routes with collaboration across platforms.
• Document procedures and data with accuracy for reproducibility and IP protection.
• Carry out risk assessments of experimental procedures per HSE standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratories and workflows.

Skills

Synthesis design

Retrosynthesis

Troubleshooting

Purification

Data analysis

HSE standards

English language

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Synthesis software

Analysis software

Job description

For an international company in the global agribusiness market in 4332 Stein (Aargau) we are looking for a Synthetic Research Chemist - temp. assignment, min 1 year (100%)

Responsibilities

• To drive research from discovery to development by delivering target molecules in an efficient, safe and sustainable way. Key accountabilities
• Synthesis: Safe, sustainable, effective and independent execution of synthetic routes, partnering with key support platforms (e.g. automation, analytical, purification platforms) to maximise efficiency
• Synthesis: Independent and collaborative design of efficient synthetic routes to target molecules and sets of molecules using knowledge, experience, and available digital tools
• HSE: Carry out detailed risk assessment of experimental procedures and raw materials in line with Syngenta HSE standards
• Documentation: Document and communicate experimental procedures and data with highest scientific accuracy and sufficient observational details to enable easy reproduction, retrieval, digital integration, and secure IP
• Problem solving: Independent and collaborative problem solving and troubleshooting of synthetic chemistry within project
• Knowledge: Maintain excellence in modern synthetic methods and technologies through continuous personal development
• Continuous improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratories and ways of working, identifying, removing, and escalating blockers to increase laboratory safety and productivity.

Profile

• Minimum qualification is a master’s degree or 3 – 5 years of industrial experience following full training through an apprenticeship program, both in synthetic chemistry
• Proficient in all aspects of synthetic organic chemistry, including reaction design, retrosynthesis, troubleshooting, purification and structural elucidation, all with high standards of HSE
• Collaborative and self-motivated: works effectively within teams and able to deliver with autonomy
• Comfortable working with software tools related to design of synthesis programs and analysis of synthesis data
• Proficient in all aspects of synthetic organic chemistry, including reaction design, retrosynthesis, troubleshooting, purification and structural elucidation, all with high standards of HSE
• Collaborative and self-motivated: works effectively within teams and able to deliver with autonomy
• Comfortable working with software tools related to design of synthesis programs and analysis of synthesis data.
• Proficiency in English is required. Other languages are valued
• Profiles with a PhD degree unfortunately can't be considered for this position

• international environment
• further education program

Contact information

In case of any doubt on this vacancy (ref.: JN -092026-1173033), please contact Fabio Antonelli at 0613230745.

About us

Adecco is the market leader for staffing solutions in Switzerland and worldwide. Every day, our teams in our 50 locations throughout Switzerland ensure the best match between candidates and clients in various professional fields and industries. Adecco Switzerland is part of the Adecco Group, the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We believe in making the future work for everyone, and every day enable more than 3.5 million careers. We skill, develop, and hire talent in 60 countries, enabling organisations to embrace the future of work.