Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist, Digital Chemistry, ISCE2

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a key player in the Digital Chemistry Division, where you'll leverage your expertise in synthetic organic chemistry to drive innovative projects in multiphasic and continuous flow processes. This role involves initiating and implementing cutting-edge workflows, utilizing advanced chemical analysis techniques, and collaborating with both academic and industrial partners. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor MSc and PhD students, contributing to their scientific development and well-being. If you're passionate about advancing chemical research and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position offers an exciting pathway to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience in synthetic organic chemistry with a focus on continuous processing.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams across academic and industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects involving multiphase flow processes and high throughput experimentation.
• Implement and develop flow technologies and perform chemical analysis.

Skills

Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Process Development

High Throughput Experimentation

Multiphase Flow Processes

Automation and Digitalization

Kinetic Models

Design of Experiments (DoE)

Chemical Analysis Techniques

Education

PhD in Chemistry

MSc in Chemistry

Tools

UHPLC-MS

GC-MS

NMR

Job description

ISCE2 is looking for a highly motivated candidate to join Digital Chemistry Division and drive data-rich experimental and process development workflows. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in organic synthetic chemistry. The successful candidate will be responsible for initiating, implementing and driving projects in multiphasic and continuous flow, and process intensification.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive ideation and projects involving multiphase flow processes, automation, digitalization and high throughput experimentation.
• Implementation and development of flow technologies and analytics for projects.
• Application of kinetic models and design of experiments (DoE) for flow development.
• Utilisation of chemical analysis (UHPLC-MS, GC-MS, NMR, etc), including in-line/on-line flow analysis.
• Writing of publications, research proposals and patent applications
• Communicating with internal ISCE2, A*STAR and industrial collaborators.
• Daily supervision of MSc and PhD Students for scientific aspects and well-being.

Key requirements:

• Experience in synthetic organic chemistry, especially in continuous processing and high throughout experimentation.
• Strong ability to work in multidisciplinary teams with both academic and industrial laboratories.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and standards related to chemical testing.