AM R&D Executive

We are seeking an experienced AM R&D Executive to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and executing chemical reactions, monitoring their progress, and optimizing conditions to ensure high-quality output. This role requires a hands-on approach to research and development, including scaling up products and ensuring all activities are meticulously documented.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Plan, set up, monitor, and work up chemical reactions.
• Monitor the progress of reactions using standard analytical techniques such as TLC, GC, HPLC, and LCMS.
• Isolate products and optimize reaction conditions to improve yields and output.
• Purify compounds using various methods, including chromatography, distillation, and crystallization.
• Characterize and identify compounds using techniques like UV, IR, NMR, LCMS, and GCMS.
• Ensure the parallel execution of multiple reactions conducted by yourself and the team.
• Scale up R&D developed products to a kilogram scale.
• Coordinate with senior team members to manage and deliver projects on time with high-quality standards.
• Perform regular lab duties, including equipment maintenance, chemical inventory, and lab clean-up.
• Document reactions and research findings accurately in lab notebooks to ensure data integrity.
• Participate in project meetings and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports for management.

Skills Required

• Proven experience in planning, setting up, and monitoring chemical reactions.
• Proficiency in a variety of analytical techniques, including TLC, GC, HPLC, LCMS, and GCMS.
• Expertise in purifying compounds through methods like chromatography, distillation, and crystallization.
• Experience in scaling up products from R&D to a larger scale.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on documentation and data integrity.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.