Senior Synthesis Chemist: Crafting Novel Compounds

Placements24; South Africa; Sur place; ZAR 850 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Synthetic Organic Chemist in Mahikeng, North West, to lead the design and execution of complex multi-step syntheses for novel compounds used in advanced materials and fine chemicals.

You will optimize reaction conditions, develop scalable routes, and document progress for the R&D team in Mahikeng. A PhD with 6+ years of industry/R&D experience and strong analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in synthetic organic chemistry, preferably in an industrial or R&D setting.
• Proven track record in delivering complex syntheses and troubleshooting challenging reactions.

Responsabilités

• Design and execute complex multi-step organic synthesis pathways to create novel molecules.
• Optimize reaction parameters to maximize yield, purity, and efficiency.
• Develop scalable synthetic routes suitable for pilot plant and manufacturing stages.
• Purify synthesized compounds using chromatography, recrystallization, and distillation.
• Characterize compounds using NMR, Mass Spectrometry, IR Spectroscopy, and HPLC.
• Conduct literature searches and patent reviews to inform strategies.

Connaissances

Organic synthesis

Multi-step synthesis

Troubleshooting

NMR

Formation

PhD in Organic Chemistry

Outils

NMR

Mass Spectrometry

IR Spectroscopy

HPLC

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Synthetic Organic Chemist in Mahikeng, North West, to lead the design and execution of complex multi-step syntheses for novel compounds used in advanced materials and fine chemicals.

You will optimize reaction conditions, develop scalable routes, and document progress for the R&D team in Mahikeng. A PhD with 6+ years of industry/R&D experience and strong analytical skills are required.