Research Associate

LOCATION

Hyderabad, India

DEPARTMENT

Chemistry Solutions

Office Location: Nacharam HyderabadYears of experience: 0 to 0Salary Range: INR to (Annual)Scope This role is responsible for executing chemicals reactions to synthesize required quantities of molecules / compounds as per client specifications using efficient route and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and execute reactions for synthesis of target molecules/ compounds:
  
• Understand the project requirements as specified by the client, the synthetic route
  
• Understand and discuss the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) with team members
  
• Identify and mitigate any potential safety risk with the help of supervisor
  
• Plan and execute reactions with proper reagents and equipment (glassware, stirrers, vacuum pumps etc.) maintaining specified conditions (temperature, pressure etc.), with optimum usage and minimum wastage
  
• Ensure parallel execution of multiple reactions
  
• Monitor the reaction by observing progress by using analytical techniques
  
• Identify and execute appropriate workup and purification technique to produce an intermediary / final compound of desired quality
  
• Analyze analytical data, evaluate and interpret results from the synthesis and report
  
• Meet productivity benchmarks on number of reactions / number of steps / number of compounds / quality / compounds purity / project timelines
  
• Ensure safety at work through enforcement of good laboratory practices:
  
• Follow safety and quality systems in the labs
  
• Maintenance and usage of equipment/apparatus/instruments as per SOPs and general housekeeping norms
  
• Maintain records, data integrity and IP confidentiality:
  
• Document reactions executed, research findings/ observations accurately in lab notr books as per client requirements to ensure data integrity
  
• Maintain strict IP confidentiality and adhere to all related policies
  
• To prepare final reports as required
  
• Ensure high morale and skill development of team:
  
• Improve knowledge of organic chemistry (particularly synthesis) / Analytical techniques etc. through ono on one discussions with supervisor/ regular classroom trainings/ project trainings/ further education programs etc.
  

Functional/ Technical Skills* Knowledge of Chemistry & Execution

• Knowledge of Safety Protocols
  
• Knowledge of IP & Confidentiality and Data Integrity
  
• Ability to conduct cost benefit analysis and optimum usage of resources
  

Required Educational Qualification & Relevant experience Msc (Organic/ Medicinal Chemistry) with 1 - 5 years of relevant experience Additional Requirements Candidates with their research publications in leading journals would be preferred Additional Responsibilities:

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