Senior Research Chemist - Organic Synthesis

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with bonuses

Health and retirement benefits

Conference attendance support

Paid time off

Modern research labs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Research Chemist in Organic Synthesis to lead the R&D program in Paarl. You will design and execute complex synthetic routes, optimize conditions, and push projects from lab scale toward pilot production in a fast-moving research environment.

The role requires a PhD in Organic Chemistry with 6+ years of experience and strong proficiency in NMR/MS characterization, chromatography, and thorough scientific documentation.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry required.
• Demonstrated expertise in a wide range of organic reactions and synthetic techniques.
• Strong proficiency with spectroscopic structure elucidation (NMR, MS).

Responsibilities

• Design and execute multi-step synthetic strategies to access complex organic molecules.
• Optimize reaction conditions to improve yield, purity, and scalability of synthetic routes.
• Perform thorough characterization of synthesized compounds using NMR, MS, HPLC, and other analytical techniques.
• Troubleshoot challenging synthetic problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in synthetic organic chemistry literature and methodologies.
• Collaborate with other scientists and engineers to advance research projects from laboratory scale to potential pilot production.

Skills

NMR spectroscopy

MS spectroscopy

Chromatography

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Research Chemist specializing in Organic Synthesis to join their innovative R&D department in Paarl. This role is crucial for designing and executing complex synthetic routes for novel compounds, driving discovery research in areas such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, or specialty materials. You will lead challenging synthesis projects, optimize reaction conditions, and ensure the efficient and safe production of target molecules. The ideal candidate possesses a deep theoretical understanding of organic chemistry, extensive practical laboratory skills, and a passion for scientific problem-solving. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge chemical research within a supportive and scientifically driven organization in a picturesque region.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute multi-step synthetic strategies to access complex organic molecules.
• Optimize reaction conditions to improve yield, purity, and scalability of synthetic routes.
• Perform thorough characterization of synthesized compounds using NMR, MS, HPLC, and other analytical techniques.
• Troubleshoot challenging synthetic problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in synthetic organic chemistry literature and methodologies.
• Collaborate with other scientists and engineers to advance research projects from laboratory scale to potential pilot production.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of post-doctoral or industrial experience in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Demonstrated expertise in a wide range of organic reactions and synthetic techniques.
• Proficiency in structure elucidation using spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS).
• Experience with purification techniques such as chromatography.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent scientific documentation skills.

Benefits

• An attractive salary package with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and life insurance benefits.
• Support for attending scientific conferences and continuing education.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
• Access to modern research laboratories and advanced synthetic instrumentation.
• A stimulating and collaborative research environment focused on innovation.