Computational Chemist Position at Syngene | MSc Organic Chemistry Jobs
Are you passionate about drug discovery and computational sciences? Syngene International, a global leader in integrated scientific services, is seeking a Senior Research Associate (Computational Chemist) in Bangalore. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and materials sciences, utilizing advanced computational chemistry, cheminformatics, QSAR/QSPR modeling, and data science techniques. If you’re looking to advance your career with one of the most respected R&D organizations, this position could be your next big step. Interested Candidates can apply for MSc Organic Chemistry Jobs at Synege.
- Computational Chemist – Senior Research Associate
- Date: 28 Sept 2025
- Location: Bangalore, KA, IN, 560099
- Department: Computational & Data Sciences
- Division: Discovery Services
About the Company
Founded in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is a global innovation-driven company providing integrated scientific services in discovery, development, and manufacturing. Serving world leaders like Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA, and Herbalife, Syngene’s 4,240+ scientists collaborate to solve complex research problems, improve R&D productivity, and accelerate time-to-market while lowering the cost of innovation.
Job Purpose
The Computational Chemist role in Bangalore supports drug discovery and material science projects using computational modeling, cheminformatics, QSAR/QSPR modeling, and data science approaches.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the design and optimization of molecules through structure- and ligand-based approaches.
- Apply QSAR/QSPR modeling to predict molecular properties and guide compound selection.
- Use cheminformatics methods to interpret chemical and biological datasets.
- Employ data science and machine learning techniques for computational chemistry insights.
- Contribute to computational workflow development and team design sessions.
- Prepare scientific reports in the required formats.
Educational Qualification:
Master’s degree in Computational Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related fields with computational expertise in drug discovery.
Technical/Functional Skills:
- Strong knowledge of computational chemistry methods in drug discovery and materials science.
- Hands-on experience with tools: Schrodinger (Maestro, Bioluminate, Materials Science), MOE, ICM, Cresset, KNIME, Pipeline Pilot.
- Expertise in QSAR/QSPR modeling, cheminformatics, and data science.
- Proficiency in molecular dynamics, quantum chemistry, docking, pharmacophore modeling, and homology modeling.
- Familiarity with high-performance computing (Linux clusters, GPU systems).
- Knowledge of Python programming is an added advantage.
Experience Required for the Computational Chemist Position:
1–2 years in computational modeling, medicinal chemistry, or drug discovery with a strong interest in applying innovative methods in research.
Behavioural Skills:
- Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Clear communication and presentation skills.
- Adaptability to dynamic project requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Syngene promotes diversity and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of background, gender, or identity. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities.
