Synthetic Research Chemist: Automation & HTS Expert

jobcourier.ch; Stein; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern workspaces

International environment

Further education program

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Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Synthetic Research Chemist for a temporary 100% on-site assignment in Stein, Aargau. You will independently conduct practical synthesis, purification, and characterisation, and operate automated workflows across multiple technologies to drive high-throughput screening and data generation.

The role requires MSc in Chemistry or equivalent, with strong lab automation experience and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• MSc in Chemistry or a vocational chemistry training (Laborant) with demonstrated applied synthesis and laboratory automation experience.
• PhD degree holders are not suitable for this position and will not be considered.

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 organic chemistry

Reaction optimisation

High-throughput experimentation

Laboratory automation

Data analysis

Education

MSc in Chemistry

Tools

MassLynx

TargetLynx

Spectrus

Virscidian

Job description

Adecco is seeking a Synthetic Research Chemist for a temporary 100% on-site assignment in Stein, Aargau. You will independently conduct practical synthesis, purification, and characterisation, and operate automated workflows across multiple technologies to drive high-throughput screening and data generation.

The role requires MSc in Chemistry or equivalent, with strong lab automation experience and fluency in English.