Senior Research Chemist - Organic Synthesis

Placements24; Sandton; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Conference attendance

State-of-the-art labs

Collaborative research environment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Senior Research Chemist specializing in organic synthesis to lead multi-step synthetic projects within a cutting-edge R&D team. You will design routes for novel organic molecules, optimize conditions for higher yield and purity, and employ advanced spectroscopic methods to characterize products.

In this role, you will collaborate across disciplines, document findings in lab notebooks and reports, and contribute to the company’s product pipeline through rigorous

Formación

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or related field with emphasis on synthetic organic chemistry.
• Minimum 5 years of post-doctoral or industry experience in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Experience with purification techniques and characterization of complex organic molecules.

Responsabilidades

• Design and execute multi-step synthetic pathways for novel organic molecules.
• Optimize reaction conditions to improve yield, purity, and efficiency.
• Characterize synthesized compounds using advanced spectroscopic and analytical techniques (NMR, MS, HPLC).
• Troubleshoot synthetic challenges and develop creative solutions.
• Collaborate with other scientists to advance projects from discovery through to development.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and prepare technical reports and presentations.

Conocimientos

Organic synthesis expertise

Multi-step synthesis design

Analytical characterization

Educación

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry

Herramientas

NMR

MS

HPLC

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative and highly skilled Senior Research Chemist specializing in Organic Synthesis to join their advanced research and development team in Sandton . This role is central to the design and execution of complex synthetic routes for novel chemical entities. You will be instrumental in driving the discovery and development of new compounds, contributing significantly to the company's product pipeline. This is an exceptional opportunity for a chemist with a passion for discovery to lead challenging synthetic projects in a cutting-edge research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute multi-step synthetic pathways for novel organic molecules.
• Optimize reaction conditions to improve yield, purity, and efficiency.
• Characterize synthesized compounds using advanced spectroscopic and analytical techniques (NMR, MS, HPLC, etc.).
• Troubleshoot synthetic challenges and develop creative solutions.
• Collaborate with other scientists to advance projects from discovery through to development.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and prepare technical reports and presentations.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or a related field with a strong emphasis on synthetic organic chemistry.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral or industry experience in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Proven expertise in a wide range of modern synthetic methodologies and reaction mechanisms.
• Experience with purification techniques and characterization of complex organic molecules.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to working in Sandton .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending scientific conferences.
• Access to state-of-the-art synthetic chemistry laboratory facilities.
• A dynamic and collaborative research environment fostering scientific excellence.
• Significant contribution to the discovery and development of innovative chemical products.