Early-Career Organic Synthesis Scientist

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Mentorship from senior chemists

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a junior Research Scientist to join our Organic Synthesis team in Welkom. This entry-level R&D position offers hands-on experience designing and executing synthetic routes under the guidance of senior chemists.

You will develop essential laboratory skills, assist with method development, analyze products by TLC, NMR and MS, and contribute to impactful projects in a supportive, scientifically driven organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry or related field.
• Strong understanding of organic chemistry principles and reaction mechanisms.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in synthetic organic chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Perform organic synthesis reactions including setup, monitoring, work-up and purification.
• Operate and maintain standard laboratory equipment (fume hoods, rotavap, purification systems).
• Assist senior scientists in designing synthetic pathways and optimizing conditions.
• Conduct literature searches on synthetic methods and chemical properties.
• Analyze reaction products using TLC, NMR, and MS.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and contribute to progress reports.

Skills

Organic chemistry knowledge

Laboratory skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Organic Chemistry

Tools

NMR

TLC

Mass Spectrometry

Rotary evaporator

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a junior Research Scientist to join our Organic Synthesis team in Welkom. This entry-level R&D position offers hands-on experience designing and executing synthetic routes under the guidance of senior chemists.

You will develop essential laboratory skills, assist with method development, analyze products by TLC, NMR and MS, and contribute to impactful projects in a supportive, scientifically driven organization.