Organic Synthesis Chemist

Job Description

Job Description

Organic Synthetic Chemist

Synergy is seeking an experienced Organic Synthetic Chemist to join our research and development team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in designing and executing synthetic routes for complex organic molecules, supporting pharmaceutical and biotech projects. This role will involve collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop, optimize, and scale-up synthetic methods while ensuring high-quality and reproducible results in compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and perform multi-step organic syntheses to produce target molecules for drug development.
• Develop and optimize synthetic routes to improve yield, purity, and scalability of enantiomeric chemicals.
• Document experimental procedures, data, and results accurately in lab notebooks and reports.
• Collaborate with analytical scientists to support project goals and timeline.
• Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, and regulatory requirements in all laboratory activities.
• Troubleshoot synthetic scheme challenges, characterization data, and reaction conditions, and propose innovative solutions.

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or higher degree in chemistry with a focus on stereochemistry and enantiomeric synthesis.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in synthetic organic chemistry, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotech settings.
• Strong knowledge of stereochemistry, synthetic methodologies, reaction mechanisms, and analytical techniques.
• Experience with GMP environment and documentation is preferred.

Requirements

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and innovative thinking in organic synthetic design.
• Excellent documentation and laboratory practices.
• Effective communication and teamwork capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Training & Development