Syngene Careers: Medicinal Chemistry Scientist Job | Apply Now
Are you looking for a Lead Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry Job in Bangalore? Syngene Careers is offering an exciting Scientist Job opportunity in its Discovery Services division. This role is ideal for professionals seeking Organic Chemistry Jobs with strong expertise in synthetic chemistry, laboratory operations, CRO exposure, and pharmaceutical research and development.
About Syngene
Syngene International Ltd is a leading global contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) headquartered in Bangalore, India. Incorporated in 1993, the company provides integrated scientific services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods, and specialty chemical industries worldwide. With world-class research infrastructure and a highly skilled scientific workforce, Syngene supports end-to-end drug discovery and development programs. Through Syngene Careers, the company offers an exciting opportunity for professionals seeking a Scientist Job in cutting-edge research environments. It is an ideal workplace for experts looking to advance their careers in Organic Chemistry Jobs and innovative pharmaceutical research.
- Job Post: Lead Scientist – Medicinal Chemistry
- Location: Bangalore, KA, IN, 560099
- Qualification: M.Sc in General or Organic Chemistry
- Experience: Seeking a mid‑experienced chemist with hands‑on CRO exposure.
Job Purpose:
Personnel handling this profile will be responsible for performing reactions, documenting
the observations in relevant lab notebooks or e-books, and following instructions from the supervisor and working in a group (or individually) to accomplish the tasks in a timely and efficient manner. They are also responsible for assisting the supervisor in alerting to the shortfall of resources and training junior scientists to develop their technical skills.Key Responsibilities:
- Perform synthetic chemistry reactions, reaction workups, purification of the compounds by column chromatography, crystallization, re-crystallization techniques, preparative TLC, and operate lab equipment.
- Assist the supervisor in taking stock of resources (raw materials, solvents, etc.) in the project and report any shortfall, and search literature using Reaxys.
- Provide hands-on training and supervision to juniors while performing the synthesis of compounds.
- Ensure that the samples generated during the course of synthesis are given for analysis and record subsequent results obtained, and update the supervisor/group leader on the progress of synthesis, and ensure samples are packed appropriately for shipment.
- Record the observations of the experiment/reaction, results, utilization of resources, and other activities related to the reaction in the laboratory or e-notebook following guidelines and in a timely manner, and ensure that the same is handled safely and confidentially.
- Ensure that the instrument/equipment is calibrated, undergone preventive maintenance, and is kept clean before use, and in case of any breakdown, report to maintenance immediately.
- Ensure that they know the MSDS of the chemicals they are handling and are aware of emergency response procedures in case of accidental spillage, leakage, or fire, and ensure proper waste segregation as per EHS norms.
- Always follow EHS and quality system requirements in the workplace, ensuring individual safety and lab safety.
- Attend all mandatory training and update training records as and when training is completed.
- Always ensure confidentiality.
- Prepare SOPs/IOPs/EOPs/OCPs when any new lab activity is identified, or an existing one requires updation.
- Any other lab responsibilities as indicated by the EHSQ team member/supervisor/group leader.
Technical/functional Skills:
- Good knowledge in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and excellent experimental skills (success rate of reaction >80%).
- Handling of some specialized technical reactions, including hazardous/exothermic/sensitive reactions.
- Familiar with the operations of relevant apparatus – instrument/equipment.
- Good Knowledge of analytical techniques and analytical data interpretation.
- Good communication skills.
