Officer - R&D (Process Development & Synthesis)

Job Description:

Position:          Officer - R&D (Process Development & Synthesis)

Location:          Mundra

Experience:      4 - 5 Years

Industries:       Chemical - MNC

Responsibilities:

• Synthesis & Process Development:
• Design, execute, and optimize synthetic routes for the development of small molecules, intermediates, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) etc.
• Develop and scale up laboratory-based chemical processes to pilot and commercial scales.
• Troubleshoot and optimize synthetic pathways, ensuring high yields and purity of products.
• Conduct synthetic organic chemistry experiments, focusing on reaction design, mechanism, and optimization.
• Conduct experiments involving organic synthesis, purification (chromatography, distillation, crystallization)
• Ensure the efficient execution of reactions and syntheses, maintaining high standards of accuracy and reproducibility.
• Lead or contribute to the successful execution of research and development projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, analytical chemistry, and production departments.
• Analyze and interpret analytical data for process improvement.
• Maintain detailed, accurate records of experimental procedures, results, and any deviations from planned methods.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate experimental findings and process recommendations.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to junior chemists and other team members when needed.
• Follow all safety protocols, ensuring proper handling of hazardous chemicals and maintaining a clean, organized lab environment
• Ensure all activities comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Participate in safety training and maintain awareness of best practices for chemical handling and waste disposal.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, including cost reduction, yield enhancement, and reaction efficiency.
• Research and implement new synthetic methods, techniques, and technologies to advance the company’s capabilities.
• Deep understanding of synthetic organic chemistry principles, including reaction mechanisms
• Experience in optimizing reaction conditions to maximize yields and purity
• Knowledge of scaling up chemical reactions while ensuring product consistency, quality, and safety

 Required Skills:

• Proficient in designing and executing complex organic reactions, including multi-step syntheses, functional group interconversions, and selective transformations.
• Skilled in optimizing reaction conditions, such as temperature, solvent, reagents, and reaction time, to achieve high yields and purity.
• Expertise in a wide range of laboratory techniques, including reflux, distillation, filtration, crystallization, and drying.
• Interpretation of Analytical data
• Ability to scale up laboratory-based synthetic processes to pilot- scale or commercial production while maintaining process efficiency and product consistency
• Process Optimization and cost-effective manufacturing
• Familiar with safe laboratory practices, including the handling of hazardous chemicals, waste disposal, and ensuring proper PPE

Required Qualification: - M.Sc - Chemistry

Salary :- Upto 7.00 LPA

If you are interested for this opening please send updated resume on mail with following details.

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