Remote Senior Organic Synthesis Scientist

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 216,000 - 324,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Home office stipend

Online courses funding

Virtual conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Organic Synthesis to join a fully remote research team. You will design and execute multi-step routes for novel organic molecules, optimize conditions for higher yield and purity, and characterize compounds using advanced analytical methods.

The role requires a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with 5+ years of post‑doctoral or industrial experience, independent project leadership, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years post‑doc or industrial experience in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Proven expertise in a wide range of organic reactions and synthetic methodologies.
• Proficiency in modern spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques.
• Strong understanding of reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute multi-step synthetic routes for complex organic molecules.
• Optimize reaction conditions to improve yield, purity and efficiency.
• Characterize synthesized compounds using NMR, MS, IR, HPLC, GC.
• Troubleshoot synthetic challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate synthesis with research goals.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, and contribute to patent applications.
• Present research findings to internal teams and at external conferences.

Skills

Org synthesis expertise

Spectroscopy & chromatography

Mechanisms & stereochemistry

Independent project design

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry

Tools

NMR

MS

IR

HPLC

GC

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Organic Synthesis to join a fully remote research team. You will design and execute multi-step routes for novel organic molecules, optimize conditions for higher yield and purity, and characterize compounds using advanced analytical methods.

The role requires a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with 5+ years of post‑doctoral or industrial experience, independent project leadership, and strong communication skills.