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Computational Chemist – Syngene Careers in Drug Discovery
Are you looking for a dynamic opportunity to apply your expertise in computational chemistry and be part of the drug development process? Join Syngene Careers as a Computational Chemist in Bangalore, where you’ll collaborate with leading scientists to accelerate innovation in drug discovery and material science. Syngene International Ltd., a global leader in research and development, offers an inspiring environment that empowers you to make a real impact on global healthcare solutions.
About Syngene
Syngene International Ltd. is a globally recognized contract research, development, and manufacturing organization headquartered in Bangalore, India. Founded in 1993, Syngene Careers provides professionals with the opportunity to work on transformative projects across the drug development process. Partnering with leading global organizations, Syngene’s team of experts leverages cutting-edge technology and a strong R&D framework to accelerate scientific breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
Job Details
- Designation: Computational Chemist
- Location: Bangalore, KA, IN, 560099
Job Purpose
The Computational Chemist will play a key role in supporting drug discovery and material science projects by applying computational modeling, cheminformatics, QSAR/QSPR modeling, and data science techniques that directly contribute to the drug development process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply cheminformatics approaches to analyze and interpret chemical and biological data.
- Implement QSAR/QSPR modeling techniques to predict molecular properties and enhance compound selection.
- Support the design and optimization of small and large molecules using various structure & ligand-based approaches.
- Utilize data science techniques, including machine learning, to derive insights from computational chemistry datasets.
- Prepare and submit reports in the relevant format and contribute to design sessions within the team.
- Provide support to the computational tool/workflow development.
Educational Qualification:
Master’s degree in Computational Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related field, with hands-on experience in computational techniques for drug discovery and the drug development process.
Technical/Functional Skills:
- Strong understanding of computational techniques relevant to drug discovery and material science.
- Experience with modeling tools such as Schrodinger (Maestro, Bioluminate, Materials Science), MOE, ICM, Cresset, KNIME, and Pipeline Pilot.
- Expertise in QSAR/QSPR modeling, cheminformatics, and data science approaches in drug discovery.
- Proficiency in molecular dynamics simulations, quantum chemistry, shape and electrostatic comparison, homology modeling, docking, and pharmacophore modeling.
- Familiarity with high-performance computing environments, Linux-based clusters, and GPU systems.
- Knowledge of Python programming is an advantage.
Experience
- 1–2 years of experience in drug discovery, computational modeling, or medicinal chemistry.
- Passion for applying advanced computational chemistry methods to enhance the drug development process and material science research.
Behavioural Skills:
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to challenges.
- Effective communication and presentation skills to convey complex scientific information clearly.
- Ability to adapt to dynamic project requirements and work independently or collaboratively.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Syngene is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. Additionally, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
