Lead Organic Chemist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; In loco; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Performance-based incentives

Continuous training

Conference participation

Opportunities for advancement

High quality of life in Stellenbosch

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA, seeks a Lead Organic Chemist to design and execute synthetic routes for complex molecules, optimize reactions, and drive projects from discovery to scale-up.

The role leads a team of chemists, collaborates with process development, performs detailed characterization (NMR, LC-MS, GC-MS, HPLC), and contributes to patents and technical reports while ensuring safety and rigorous record-keeping.

Competenze

• PhD in Organic Chemistry from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 7 years post-PhD or industrial experience in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Experience leading a team and managing research projects.
• Strong expertise in multi-step synthesis and process chemistry.
• Proficient with NMR, LC-MS, GC-MS, and HPLC for compound characterization.

Mansioni

• Design and execute synthetic routes for target molecules with a focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and scalability.
• Lead and mentor a team of synthetic organic chemists, providing technical guidance and project oversight.
• Optimize reaction conditions, explore new methodologies, and troubleshoot synthetic problems.
• Collaborate with process development and manufacturing teams for technology transfer and scale-up.
• Conduct literature searches and stay abreast of advances in organic synthesis and catalysis.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, research summaries, and contribute to patent applications.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety regulations and maintain accurate records.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Project management

Multi-step synthesis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Formazione

PhD in Organic Chemistry

Strumenti

NMR

LC-MS

GC-MS

HPLC

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is a globally recognized leader in the development and manufacturing of fine chemicals and advanced intermediates for the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Organic Chemist to join our Research & Development department in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA. This senior position will play a pivotal role in designing and executing synthetic routes for complex organic molecules, optimizing reaction conditions, and driving projects from discovery through to scale-up. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of synthetic organic chemistry principles, a strong track record of innovation, and excellent leadership capabilities. You will be instrumental in developing novel chemical entities and improving existing manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute innovative synthetic routes for target organic molecules, focusing on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and scalability.
• Perform laboratory synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds using modern analytical techniques (NMR, MS, HPLC, GC).
• Optimize reaction conditions, explore new methodologies, and troubleshoot challenging synthetic problems.
• Lead and mentor a team of synthetic organic chemists, providing technical guidance and project oversight.
• Collaborate with process development and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth technology transfer and scale-up of synthetic processes.
• Conduct literature searches and stay abreast of the latest advancements in organic synthesis and catalysis.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, research summaries, and contribute to patent applications.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety regulations and maintain accurate experimental records.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 7 years of post-doctoral or industrial experience in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Demonstrated expertise in multi-step synthesis, reaction optimization, and problem-solving in organic chemistry.
• Proficiency with modern spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques for compound characterization (NMR, LC-MS, GC-MS, HPLC).
• Experience in managing research projects and leading a team of chemists.
• Strong understanding of process chemistry principles and scale-up considerations.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced research environment.
• Published research in reputable peer-reviewed journals is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement contributions.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Continuous training.
• Conference participation.
• Opportunities for advancement within the organization.
• High quality of life in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA.