Automation-Driven Chemistry Synthesis Scientist (Shanghai)

XtalPi Inc.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

XtalPi is seeking overseas PhD talent in Chemistry to join our Shanghai-based Future Chemistry Division. This role blends synthetic chemistry with automation and AI technologies to advance intelligent chemical research and development.

You will design and execute automated synthesis experiments, collaborate with AI R&D teams, and help upgrade platforms while ensuring data integrity and audit trails for ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree or above in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines; capable of independently designing and conducting synthesis experiments.
• Strong project management and coordination skills; interested in automation within the industry and able to advance automated synthesis work.
• Fluent in Chinese and English; able to work in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Believes in and promotes automation and intelligent technologies in chemical synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop synthesis plans based on project requirements and complete automated synthesis delivery tasks on schedule.
• Collaborate with Computational Chemistry and AI R&D teams to optimize experimental plans based on algorithm predictions.
• Upgrade automated synthesis platforms, propose improvements, and enhance throughput and stability.
• Prepare SOPs and experimental reports to standardize project documentation.
• Oversee daily operation and maintenance of automated synthesis platforms to ensure quality.
• Manage projects and communicate with clients to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Identify and mitigate environmental factors and hazards in the area of responsibility.

Skills

Project management

Automation interest

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related disciplines

Job description

XtalPi is seeking overseas PhD talent in Chemistry to join our Shanghai-based Future Chemistry Division. This role blends synthetic chemistry with automation and AI technologies to advance intelligent chemical research and development.

You will design and execute automated synthesis experiments, collaborate with AI R&D teams, and help upgrade platforms while ensuring data integrity and audit trails for ongoing projects.