Synthetic Research Chemist

Adecco; Stein; On-site; EUR 98,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern workspaces

International environment

Further education program

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Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Synthetic Research Chemist for an international agribusiness client in Stein (Aargau), on a 100% temporary basis. You will independently carry out practical synthesis, purification and characterisation to support early-stage projects.

You will operate automated synthesis workflows, perform high-throughput optimisation screens, document procedures and data, and ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• MSc in Chemistry or equivalent.
• Experience in practical synthesis, purification and characterisation.
• Familiar with automated synthesis workflows and high-throughput screening.

Responsibilities

• Independently carry out practical synthesis, purification and characterisation.
• Operate automated synthesis workflows and high-throughput optimisation screens.
• Document procedures and data for reproducibility and traceability.
• Perform risk assessments and ensure adherence to HSE processes.
• Communicate results clearly in written and oral form.
• Lab-based role, on site in Stein.

Skills

Synthetic chemistry

Reaction optimization

Laboratory automation

High-throughput

English

Problem solving

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Quality documentation

Education

MSc in Chemistry

Laborant qualification

Tools

MassLynx

TargetLynx

Spectrus

Virscidian

Job description

For aninternational company in the global agribusiness market in 4332 Stein (Aargau, Switzerland) we are lookingfor a Synthetic Research Chemist - temporary assignment (100%), min. 1 year

Responsibilities

• Independently carry out practical synthetic chemistry using a wide range of synthesis,purification and characterisation skills
• Independently carry out characterisation of target compounds using the most appropriatestandard techniques
• Operate automated synthesis workflows, including liquid and solid dispensing, parallelsynthesis, analytical and purification systems
• Execute high-throughput reaction-optimisation screens using laboratory automationequipment
• Perform, document and review risk assessments according to Syngenta standards, and carryout work in line with all relevant HSE processes
• Document and communicate experimental procedures and data accurately to enablereproducibility, retrieval and effective use of results
• Maintain high personal standards of productivity and documentation, and report regularly onresearch activities in oral and written form
• Lab-based role, on site in Stein 100%.

Profile

• Demonstrated expertise in synthetic organic chemistry, reaction optimisation, and standardpurification and characterisation techniques, including LC-MS, GC and NMR
• Practical experience with laboratory automation and high-throughput experimentation,including liquid and/or solid dispensing, use of glovebox
• Comfortable using analytical and data-analysis applications, such as MassLynx, TargetLynx,Spectrus, Virscidian
• Solid understanding of organic reaction mechanisms and functional-group transformations,with strong practical problem-solving skills
• Results-oriented mindset with attention to detail, good planning skills and the ability todeliver under time pressure
• Self-motivated with initiative to continuously develop technical expertise and improvelaboratory workflows
• Collaborative spirit and clear communication skills; fluency in English, written and spoken
• Education: MSc in Chemistry, or vocational chemistry training (Laborant) with demonstrated appliedsynthesis and laboratory automation experience (PhD degree holders are not suitable for this type of position and will not be considered)

Benefits

• Modern workspaces
• International environment
• Further education program
• #Nowhiring

About us

Adecco is the market leader for staffing solutions in Switzerland and worldwide. Every day, our teams in our 50 locations throughout Switzerland ensure the best match between candidates and clients in various professional fields and industries. Adecco Switzerland is part of the Adecco Group, the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We believe in making the future work for everyone, and every day enable more than 3.5 million careers. We skill, develop, and hire talent in 60 countries, enabling organisations to embrace the future of work.