Research Scientist - Innovative Organic Synthesis

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement options

Advanced lab equipment

Professional growth opportunities

Conferences and publishing support

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks a Research Scientist specialized in Synthetic Chemistry to drive discovery and development of novel chemical entities in a state-of-the-art laboratory. You will design complex synthetic routes, characterize new compounds, and optimize processes for potential scale-up, working with a team focused on scientific innovation.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry with a minimum of 3 years postdoctoral or industrial experience in synthetic organic

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or closely related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of postdoctoral or industrial experience in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Demonstrated expertise in multi-step synthesis, reaction optimization, and purification techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize novel organic molecules using modern synthetic methodologies.
• Purify and characterize synthesized compounds using techniques such as NMR, MS, HPLC, and GC.
• Develop and optimize synthetic routes for efficiency, yield, and scalability.
• Conduct literature reviews to identify new synthetic strategies and research opportunities.
• Collaborate with analytical chemists and process engineers to ensure successful compound characterization and potential scale-up.

Skills

Synthetic chemistry

Multi-step synthesis

Reaction optimization

Purification techniques

Spectroscopic characterization (NMR,MS

Education

PhD in Organic Chemistry

Tools

NMR

MS

IR

HPLC

GC

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks a Research Scientist specialized in Synthetic Chemistry to drive discovery and development of novel chemical entities in a state-of-the-art laboratory. You will design complex synthetic routes, characterize new compounds, and optimize processes for potential scale-up, working with a team focused on scientific innovation.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry with a minimum of 3 years postdoctoral or industrial experience in synthetic organic