Research Scientist, Chemical Synthesis - Growth & Lab

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional growth

Well-equipped labs

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Research Scientist with a focus on chemical synthesis to join its R&D team in Soweto. You will design, execute, and optimize multi-step synthetic routes to create novel organic compounds, while documenting procedures and results.

The role demands hands-on experience in synthetic organic chemistry, strong analytical skills, and meticulous record-keeping in a laboratory setting. Collaboration and safety are essential in this fast-moving research environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or master's in organic chemistry or related field.
• At least 3 years of hands-on synthetic organic chemistry experience.
• Proficiency in a wide range of organic reactions and techniques.
• Experience with analytical instruments for characterization.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to laboratory safety and meticulous records.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute multi-step synthetic routes for target organic molecules.
• Perform reactions on various scales from milligrams to grams.
• Purify synthesized compounds using chromatography and recrystallization.
• Characterize synthesized materials using NMR, MS, and IR spectroscopy.
• Troubleshoot procedures and optimize reaction conditions for yield and purity.
• Maintain detailed laboratory records and contribute to technical reports.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Problem-solving

Independent work

Laboratory safety

Education

PhD or MSc in Organic Chemistry

Tools

NMR spectroscopy

Mass spectrometry

IR spectroscopy

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Research Scientist with a focus on chemical synthesis to join its R&D team in Soweto. You will design, execute, and optimize multi-step synthetic routes to create novel organic compounds, while documenting procedures and results.

The role demands hands-on experience in synthetic organic chemistry, strong analytical skills, and meticulous record-keeping in a laboratory setting. Collaboration and safety are essential in this fast-moving research environment.