Senior Organic Synthesis Chemist — R&D Innovator

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge lab equipment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Research Chemist specializing in Organic Synthesis to join its Centurion R&D facility. You will design and execute synthetic routes for complex molecules, intermediates, and APIs, driving innovation in drug discovery.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry with 5–7 years of hands-on experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset to work across analytical and process chemistry teams.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or a closely related field.
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in synthetic organic chemistry, preferably in a research or drug discovery setting.
• Proven expertise in a wide range of organic reactions and synthetic methodologies.
• Proficiency with modern spectroscopic and chromatographic analytical techniques.
• Strong understanding of reaction mechanisms and kinetics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute multi-step synthetic routes for complex organic molecules.
• Optimize reaction conditions to improve yield, purity, and efficiency.
• Characterize synthesized compounds using advanced analytical techniques (NMR, MS, HPLC, etc.).
• Troubleshoot challenging synthetic problems and develop creative solutions.
• Collaborate with analytical and process chemistry teams to ensure smooth scale-up.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Synthetic chemistry

Multi-step synthesis

Analytical techniques

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Organic Chemistry

Tools

NMR

MS

HPLC

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Research Chemist specializing in Organic Synthesis to join its Centurion R&D facility. You will design and execute synthetic routes for complex molecules, intermediates, and APIs, driving innovation in drug discovery.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry with 5–7 years of hands-on experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset to work across analytical and process chemistry teams.