Organic Synthesis Chemist

synergy; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Training & Development

Job summary

Synergy is looking for an experienced Organic Synthetic Chemist in Wisconsin to lead the development and execution of synthetic routes for complex organic molecules. The role requires 10+ years in synthetic organic chemistry and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality outcomes. Benefits include competitive salary, health care, and paid time off for vacation, sick days, and public holidays. This position offers an engaging environment focused on innovative solutions in compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field, focusing on organic synthesis.
• 10+ years of experience in synthetic organic chemistry, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotech.
• Strong knowledge of synthetic methodologies, reaction mechanisms, and analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform multi-step organic syntheses for drug development.
• Develop and optimize synthetic routes for yield and purity.
• Collaborate with medicinal and process chemists for project goals.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Teamwork capabilities

Documentation and laboratory practices

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry

Tools

NMR

HPLC

MS

GC

ICP

LCMS

Job description

Organic Synthetic Chemist

Synergy is seeking an experienced Organic Synthetic Chemist to join our research and development team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in designing and executing synthetic routes for complex organic molecules, supporting pharmaceutical and biotech projects. This role will involve collaboration with cross‑functional teams to develop, optimize, and scale‑up synthetic methods while ensuring high‑quality and reproducible results in compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and perform multi‑step organic syntheses to produce target molecules for drug development.
• Develop and optimize synthetic routes to improve yield, purity, and scalability.
• Characterize chemical compounds using appropriate analytical techniques (NMR, HPLC, MS, etc.).
• Document experimental procedures, data, and results accurately in lab notebooks and reports.
• Collaborate with medicinal chemists, process chemists, and analytical scientists to support project goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, and regulatory requirements in all laboratory activities.
• Troubleshoot synthetic challenges and propose innovative solutions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field, with a focus on organic synthesis.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in synthetic organic chemistry, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotech settings.
• Strong knowledge of synthetic methodologies, reaction mechanisms, and analytical techniques.
• Experience with GMP environment and documentation is preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related field, specializing in organic synthesis.

Experience

• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in organic synthesis within pharmaceutical or biotech industries.
• Familiarity with analytical characterization methods such as HPLC, GC, ICP, and LCMS.
• Experience working in GMP compliant laboratories is a plus.

Skills

• Strong problem‑solving skills and innovative thinking in synthetic design.
• Excellent documentation and laboratory practices.
• Effective communication and teamwork capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Training & Development