Senior Research Scientist - Organic Synthesis

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Professional development

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Research Scientist specialized in Organic Synthesis to drive innovation in a remote R&D setting. You will design and execute complex synthetic routes for novel compounds and contribute to new materials development.

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with 5+ years of postdoctoral or industry experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a results-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry required.
• Minimum of 5 years postdoctoral or industrial experience in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Strong theoretical understanding of reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute multi-step synthetic pathways for complex organic molecules.
• Purify and characterize synthesized compounds using advanced analytical techniques (NMR, LC-MS, HPLC).
• Optimize reaction conditions to improve yield, purity, and scalability.
• Develop new synthetic methodologies and strategies.
• Troubleshoot challenging synthetic problems and devise innovative solutions.
• Document all experimental procedures and results thoroughly and maintain laboratory notebooks.

Education

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry

Tools

NMR

LC-MS

HPLC

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Research Scientist with expertise in Organic Synthesis to drive innovation in their R&D department, based remotely. This role involves the design and execution of complex synthetic routes for novel compounds, contributing to the development of new materials and products. You will leverage your deep understanding of synthetic chemistry to overcome challenging molecular targets and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to bring new discoveries to fruition. The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver with a proven track record in organic synthesis and a passion for pushing the boundaries of chemical science, working autonomously in a remote setting that emphasizes results and scientific rigor.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute multi-step synthetic pathways for complex organic molecules.
• Purify and characterize synthesized compounds using advanced analytical techniques (e.g., NMR, LC-MS, HPLC).
• Optimize reaction conditions to improve yield, purity, and scalability.
• Develop new synthetic methodologies and strategies.
• Troubleshoot challenging synthetic problems and devise innovative solutions.
• Document all experimental procedures and results thoroughly and maintain accurate laboratory notebooks.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of postdoctoral or industrial experience in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Demonstrated expertise in a wide range of organic reactions and synthetic techniques.
• Proficiency with modern spectroscopic and chromatographic methods for compound characterization.
• Strong theoretical understanding of reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible remote working environment that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending scientific conferences.
• Access to virtual collaboration tools and resources.
• A stimulating role contributing to groundbreaking chemical research from anywhere.