Synthetic Research Chemist: On-Site, High-Throughput

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

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.