Senior Organic Synthesis Scientist — Hybrid Work & Impact

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg seeks a Senior Research Scientist with expertise in Organic Chemistry to lead synthesis of novel compounds and advanced materials within a dynamic R&D team.

You will direct multi-step synthesis projects, optimize reactions, and guide junior scientists while collaborating across functions. This hybrid role blends hands-on lab work with remote data analysis and strategic input to drive scientific excellence.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute multi-step organic synthesis routes for complex target molecules.
• Optimize reaction conditions to improve yield, purity, and scalability.
• Characterize synthesized compounds using spectroscopic techniques (NMR, MS, IR) and chromatography (HPLC, GC).
• Lead research projects from conception through to completion, providing technical guidance to junior team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate chemical findings into broader research objectives.
• Stay current with literature and advancements in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Problem-solving

Record-keeping

Self-management

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry

Ph.D. or closely related field

Tools

NMR

MS

IR

HPLC

GC

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg seeks a Senior Research Scientist with expertise in Organic Chemistry to lead synthesis of novel compounds and advanced materials within a dynamic R&D team.

You will direct multi-step synthesis projects, optimize reactions, and guide junior scientists while collaborating across functions. This hybrid role blends hands-on lab work with remote data analysis and strategic input to drive scientific excellence.