Syngene Senior Research Associate Role – Chemistry Apply Now!

Syngene Senior Research Associate Role – Chemistry Apply Now!

Title: Senior Research Associate

Date: 31 Oct 2024

Job Location: Bangalore

Pay Grade: 9-II

Years of Experience: 0 – 3 Years

Job Title: Research Associate

Job Location: Bangalore

Job Grade: 9-I

About Syngene:

Syngene (www.syngeneintl.com) is an innovation-led contract research, development, and manufacturing organization offering integrated scientific services from early discovery to commercial supply.

At Syngene, safety is paramount both personally and professionally. We prioritize safety equally with business performance through shared responsibility and accountability, strictly adhering to safety guidelines, procedures, and SOPs.

Mandatory Expectations for All Roles as per Syngene Safety Guidelines

• Adherence to safe practices and procedures for oneself and aligned teams
• Contributing to the development of procedures, practices, and systems that ensure safe operations and compliance with Syngene’s integrity and quality standards
• Promoting a corporate culture of environment, health, and safety (EHS) mindset and operational discipline at the workplace at all times
• Ensuring safety by adhering to safety protocols and following EHS requirements at all times
• Completing all assigned mandatory trainings related to data integrity, health, and safety measures promptly for oneself and all team members
• Maintaining compliance with Syngene’s quality standards
• Holding oneself and the team accountable for achieving safety goals
• Governing and reviewing safety metrics periodically

Core Purpose of the Role:

The individual in this role will conduct reactions and deliver final compounds with a quick turnaround, fulfilling project and Syngene’s requirements. The candidate should independently resolve chemistry problems and ensure experimental observations are recorded per Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) policies.

Role Accountabilities:

• Perform synthetic chemistry reactions, including workups and purification by techniques such as column chromatography, crystallization, re-crystallization, preparative TLC, and lab equipment operation
• Ensure samples generated during synthesis are analyzed, results recorded, and updates provided to the supervisor or group leader, with appropriate packing for shipment
• Record experimental observations, results, resource usage, and related activities in the laboratory or e-notebook, following guidelines and ensuring timely, safe, and confidential handling
• Meet Syngene’s productivity targets (# of compounds/month and # of steps/month) while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Synthesize final compounds efficiently with a faster turnaround time
• Possess excellent analytical interpretation and purification skills
• Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for chemicals handled, awareness of emergency response procedures, and proper waste segregation as per EHS norms
• Follow all EHS and quality system requirements in the workplace, ensuring individual and lab safety
• Attend mandatory trainings and update training records as trainings are completed
• Ensure confidentiality at all times

Syngene Values:

All employees are expected to consistently demonstrate alignment with our core values:

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Specific Requirements for this Role

Experience

• Up to 1-3 years

Skills and Capabilities

• Proficient knowledge of organic synthesis concepts and reaction mechanisms
• Ability to independently solve synthetic problems
• Proficiency in purification and analytical interpretation skills
• Familiarity with relevant apparatus, instruments, and equipment

Education

• M.Sc. in general or organic chemistry

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