Synthetic Research Chemist

Adecco; Stein (AR); On-site; CHF 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern workspaces

International environment

Further education program

#Nowhiring

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Synthetic Research Chemist for a temporary 100% on-site role in Stein, Switzerland. The assignment is minimum one year and requires strong expertise in synthesis, purification, and characterization, with rigorous documentation and safety adherence.

Responsibilities include operating automated synthesis workflows, performing high-throughput screening, and communicating results clearly. A MSc in Chemistry or equivalent laboratory training is expected, with English fluency.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in synthetic organic chemistry, reaction optimisation, and standard purification and characterisation techniques.
• Practical experience with laboratory automation and high-throughput experimentation, including liquid and/or solid dispensing, use of glovebox.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Independently carry out practical synthetic chemistry using a wide range of synthesis, purification and characterisation skills
• Independently carry out characterisation of target compounds using the most appropriate standard techniques
• Operate automated synthesis workflows, including liquid and solid dispensing, parallel synthesis, analytical and purification systems
• Execute high-throughput reaction-optimisation screens using laboratory automation equipment
• Perform, document and review risk assessments according to Syngenta standards, and carry out work in line with all relevant HSE processes
• Document and communicate experimental procedures and data accurately to enable reproducibility, retrieval and effective use of results
• Maintain high personal standards of productivity and documentation, and report regularly on research activities in oral and written form
• Lab-based role, on site in Stein 100%.

Skills

Synthetic chemistry

Reaction optimization

Purification & characterization

LC-MS

GC

NMR

Laboratory automation

High-throughput screening

Data analysis

English fluency

Education

MSc in Chemistry

Laborant training

Tools

MassLynx

TargetLynx

Spectrus

Virscidian

Job description

For aninternational company in the global agribusiness market in 4332 Stein (Aargau, Switzerland) we are lookingfor a Synthetic Research Chemist - temporary assignment (100%), min. 1 year

Responsibilities

• Independently carry out practical synthetic chemistry using a wide range of synthesis,purification and characterisation skills
• Independently carry out characterisation of target compounds using the most appropriatestandard techniques
• Operate automated synthesis workflows, including liquid and solid dispensing, parallelsynthesis, analytical and purification systems
• Execute high-throughput reaction-optimisation screens using laboratory automationequipment
• Perform, document and review risk assessments according to Syngenta standards, and carryout work in line with all relevant HSE processes
• Document and communicate experimental procedures and data accurately to enablereproducibility, retrieval and effective use of results
• Maintain high personal standards of productivity and documentation, and report regularly onresearch activities in oral and written form
• Lab-based role, on site in Stein 100%.

Profile

• Demonstrated expertise in synthetic organic chemistry, reaction optimisation, and standardpurification and characterisation techniques, including LC-MS, GC and NMR
• Practical experience with laboratory automation and high-throughput experimentation,including liquid and/or solid dispensing, use of glovebox
• Comfortable using analytical and data-analysis applications, such as MassLynx, TargetLynx,Spectrus, Virscidian
• Solid understanding of organic reaction mechanisms and functional-group transformations,with strong practical problem-solving skills
• Results-oriented mindset with attention to detail, good planning skills and the ability todeliver under time pressure
• Self-motivated with initiative to continuously develop technical expertise and improvelaboratory workflows
• Collaborative spirit and clear communication skills; fluency in English, written and spoken
• Education: MSc in Chemistry, or vocational chemistry training (Laborant) with demonstrated appliedsynthesis and laboratory automation experience (PhD degree holders are not suitable for this type of position and will not be considered)

Benefits

• Modern workspaces
• International environment
• Further education program
• #Nowhiring

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.