About Us
Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stack solution—from R&D and
custom synthesis to large-scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we
serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal
care and fragrances.
We enable 500+ businesses across 20+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to
commercial production. We have raised over $54 million from top tier investors such as Accel and
Bertelsmann, We are a team of 450+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia.
Learn more about why Forbes thinks we are the top 100 startups in Asia to watch. ▶ Simplify Overview
Role Overview
We are looking for a
Senior Chemist – Pharma to support the R&D and process development team in executing synthetic chemistry experiments, process optimization, and scale-up of pharmaceutical intermediates and APIs. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of organic chemistry and hands-on experience in multi-step synthesis.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct laboratory-scale synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and APIs under supervision.
- Maintain accurate experimental records, observations, and results in lab notebooks.
- Assist in process optimization and reaction parameter studies.
- Support analytical teams in sample preparation and analysis (HPLC, GC, NMR, etc.).
- Follow safety protocols, maintain lab hygiene, and handle chemicals responsibly.
- Coordinate with senior chemists for scale-up trials and technology transfer activities.
- Contribute to report preparation and documentation as per internal guidelines.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Education: M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry
Experience: 1–3 Years
Technical Skills
- Good knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry techniques.
- Familiarity with purification methods (crystallization, distillation, column chromatography).
- Basic understanding of analytical techniques (TLC, HPLC, GC, NMR, IR).
Soft Skills
- Strong attention to detail and data integrity.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Eagerness to learn and contribute to process development activities.
Why Join Scimplify
- Opportunity to work in an innovative and fast-paced R&D environment.
- Exposure to diverse chemistry projects in the pharmaceutical domain.
- Mentorship from experienced scientists and clear career growth pathways.
