Innovative Organic Synthesis Research Chemist

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Advanced equipment access

Professional development

Stimulating R&D environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a talented Research Chemist with expertise in organic synthesis to join their R&D team. You will design and execute synthetic routes, characterize novel molecules, and optimize reaction conditions in a well-equipped lab in Gauteng.

This role offers opportunities to contribute to scientific innovation, collaborate with experienced chemists, publish findings, and attend conferences as part of your professional development.

Qualifications

• PhD in Organic Chemistry or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in multi-step organic synthesis and reaction mechanism studies.
• Proficiency in modern spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques for compound characterization.
• Strong understanding of reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a meticulous approach to experimental work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team in Vereeniging.

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize novel organic molecules using various synthetic methodologies.
• Purify and characterize synthesized compounds using NMR, MS, and HPLC.
• Optimize reaction conditions to improve yield, purity, and efficiency.
• Conduct literature reviews to identify and evaluate potential synthetic targets and strategies.
• Document all experimental procedures, results, and conclusions meticulously in laboratory notebooks.
• Collaborate with other chemists and researchers on cross-functional projects.

Skills

PhD in Organic Chemistry

Synthesis expertise

Spectroscopy & chromatography

Reaction mechanisms

Problem solving

Independent & team work

Education

PhD in Organic Chemistry

Tools

NMR

MS

HPLC

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a talented Research Chemist with expertise in organic synthesis to join their R&D team. You will design and execute synthetic routes, characterize novel molecules, and optimize reaction conditions in a well-equipped lab in Gauteng.

This role offers opportunities to contribute to scientific innovation, collaborate with experienced chemists, publish findings, and attend conferences as part of your professional development.