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Aragen Life Sciences

Senior Research Associate - Discovery Solutions

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Job Description

LOCATION: Bangalore, India

DEPARTMENT: Chemistry Solutions

Office Location: Bangalore

Years Of Experience

Salary 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 notebooks 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 one-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

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Job ID: 136213525