Junior Research Scientist CDMO

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited is looking for a Junior Research Scientist in Hyderabad. The role requires executing laboratory experiments, developing synthetic routes, and optimizing chemical processes. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in organic synthesis and a preferred qualification of M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry.

You will also perform analytical tasks and support technology transfer for custom synthesis projects while ensuring compliance with safety and quality practices.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in organic synthesis or process R&D.
• Preferred qualifications in Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety and GMP/GLP practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute multi-step organic synthesis for customer projects.
• Perform reaction optimization and process development.
• Analyze reaction progress using various analytical techniques.
• Support technology transfer and scale-up activities.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Process R&D

Analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, NMR)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry

M.Pharm in Medicinal Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

NMR

SciFinder

Reaxys

Job description

Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company headquartered in Bengaluru, India.

Role Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Junior Research Scientist with 2–4 years of experience in organic synthesis and process R&D. The candidate will execute laboratory experiments, develop synthetic routes, optimize chemical processes, and support technology transfer for custom synthesis projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute multi-step organic synthesis for customer projects.
• Perform route scouting, reaction optimization, impurity profiling, and process development.
• Develop scalable and cost-effective synthetic routes.
• Handle reactions from milligram to kilogram scale.
• Analyze reaction progress using HPLC, GC, TLC, LC-MS, NMR, and other analytical techniques.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks (ELN/LNB) and prepare technical reports.
• Conduct literature searches using SciFinder, Reaxys, patents, and scientific journals.
• Support technology transfer and scale-up activities.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, GMP/GLP practices, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Process Engineering, Analytical, Procurement, and Manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2–4 years in Organic Synthesis / Process R&D / Custom Synthesis
• Qualification: M.Sc. Organic Chemistry (Preferred) / M.Pharm (Medicinal Chemistry)