Sr Chemist/Research Associate Synthesis R&D - CRO

Mithros Chemicals; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mithros Chemicals in Hyderabad, India, is seeking an experienced organic chemist to lead project execution in small- to mid-scale synthesis. You will perform multi-step reactions, optimize conditions, and generate data to meet project goals.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc in Organic Chemistry with 2–6 years of CRO experience, excels in NMR/LCMS/HPLC analyses, and can communicate in English while collaborating with global teams.

Qualifications

• MSc in Organic Chemistry.
• 2–6 years of industrial CRO experience.
• Experience in multi-step organic synthesis.
• Strong knowledge of synthesis and purification methods.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Willingness to work in an international environment and relocate if required.

Responsibilities

• Perform organic synthesis, optimize conditions for multi-step routes.
• Set up reactions and workups at milligram to gram scale.
• Analyze data using NMR, LCMS, and HPLC; guide synthesis decisions.
• Prepare documentation per SOP and report issues to the project leader.
• Maintain lab equipment and ensure safety standards.
• Train and mentor junior scientists.

Skills

Multi-step synthesis

Analytical data interpretation

NMR/LCMS/HPLC analysis

Troubleshooting synthesis

Team training

English communication

Education

MSc in Organic Chemistry

Job description

Job description

Role & responsibilities Project execution:

• performing organic synthesis, optimizing reaction conditions, and analyzing data, with a focus on multi-step synthesis and small-scale experiments.
• Performance of the corresponding expected synthetic work to successfully achieve the required goals:
• Carrying out multi-step organic syntheses, setting up reactions, and performing workups reaction setting for Milligram to gram level.
• Analyses: measure and interpretation (expected)
• Analyzing data from experiments using analytical techniques (e.g., NMR, LCMS, HPLC) and interpreting results to guide further synthesis.
• Compilation of all the required information in accordance to company's SOP
• Information to the project leader about potential/current problems during project development
• Taking additional responsibilities like maintenance of lab equipment's
• Handling projects with minimum guidance
• Trouble shooting skills in the synthesis
• Training and guiding juniors

Safety

• Follow safety SOPs
• Evaluation and prevention of potential risks and dangers

Technical set ups

• Specific synthetic teams requirements
• To be able to work with pyrophoric, hazardous, and toxic compounds and be able to do high risk reactions by following the safety rules and by taking all safety precautions.
• To be able to set up and monitor reactions in an accurate manner particularly in small reactions (~10 mg scale) without a significant waste of material.
• To be able to set up reactions in parallel.

Resources management

• Maintenance of lab facilities
• Maintenance of tidiness and cleanness in workspace.
• Good handling of machines and avoiding damage

Preferred candidate profile

• MSc (Organic Chemistry).
• 2-6 years industrial experience with CRO background (CRO: Contract Research Organization)
• Experience in multi-step organic synthesis.
• state-of-the-art scientific knowledge in technical background for synthesis and purification methods
• Good in English written and spoken recommendable
• Having enthusiasm to work in international environment and if required flexible to move abroad for short or long-time work.