AI-Driven Chemistry Synthesis Scientist — Shanghai

XtalPi Inc.; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

XtalPi is seeking overseas PhD talent in Chemistry and related disciplines to join our Shanghai-based Future Chemistry Division. This role blends synthetic chemistry expertise with automation and AI technologies to shape the future of intelligent chemical research and development.

You will design automated synthesis workflows, collaborate with Computational Chemistry and AI R&D teams, and help advance automated platforms while maintaining data integrity and safety.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree or above in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Strong project management and coordination skills; interested in automation within the industry.
• Fluent in both spoken and written Chinese and English with strong problem-solving abilities and ability to adapt to a fast-paced R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop synthesis plans based on project requirements and complete automated synthesis tasks on schedule while ensuring data integrity and traceability.
• Collaborate with Computational Chemistry and AI R&D teams to optimize experimental plans based on algorithm predictions.
• Support upgrade and iteration of automated synthesis platforms and propose improvements to enhance throughput and stability.
• Prepare and maintain SOPs and experimental reports for standardized documentation and reusability.
• Oversee daily operation, maintenance, and optimization of automated synthesis platforms to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Manage projects, communicate with clients, and ensure high-quality delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Identify and mitigate environmental hazards and implement control measures in the area of responsibility.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Automation interest

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Job description

XtalPi is seeking overseas PhD talent in Chemistry and related disciplines to join our Shanghai-based Future Chemistry Division. This role blends synthetic chemistry expertise with automation and AI technologies to shape the future of intelligent chemical research and development.

You will design automated synthesis workflows, collaborate with Computational Chemistry and AI R&D teams, and help advance automated platforms while maintaining data integrity and safety.