AI-Powered Chemistry Synthesis Scientist – Shanghai

XtalPi Inc.

Watford

On-site

GBP 67,000 - 111,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

XtalPi Inc. seeks overseas PhD talent in Chemistry to join our Shanghai-based Future Chemistry Division. This role combines synthetic chemistry with automation and AI technologies to shape the future of intelligent chemical research and development.

You will design synthesis plans, collaborate with AI R&D teams, and help upgrade automated platforms while ensuring SOPs, data integrity, and high-quality project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

PhD or higher in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines; familiar with organic synthesis principles and able to design experiments.
Strong project management and coordination skills; interested in automation and automation in industry.
Fluent in English and Chinese; able to work in a fast-paced R&D environment.
Believe in automation and intelligent technologies in chemical synthesis.

Responsibilities

Design and develop synthesis plans based on project requirements and complete automated synthesis delivery tasks with data integrity and traceability.
Collaborate with Computational Chemistry and AI R&D teams to optimize experimental plans based on algorithm predictions.
Upgrade and iterate automated synthesis platforms; suggest improvements to boost throughput and stability.
Prepare and maintain SOPs and reports to standardize project documentation.
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 environmental factors and hazards and implement control measures as required.