Senior Research Associate

JOB DESCRIPTIONDesignation: Senior Research AssociateJob Location: BangaloreDepartment: Medicinal ChemistryAbout SyngeneIncorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene’ s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.Job Purpose: To be part of the medicinal chemistry group.Key Responsibilities: Performing multistep synthesis from mg to gm scale.Educational Qualification: MSc Organic ChemistryTechnical/functional Skills:Experience in multi-step synthesis, process development of organic molecules and utilizing modern spectroscopy methods.Reactions ranging from milligram level to gram level.Ability to write laboratory notebook with detailed procedure, work-up and purification.Ability to interpret analytical data (e.g., 1H NMR, LC-MS, HPLC, IR etc.)Expertise in handling air and moisture sensitive reactions after taking care of all safety measures in the laboratoryExperience: 2-5 Years’ experience with MSc Organic chemistryBehavioral Skills: Team player; Collaboration; Commitment; Extensive reading and presentation skills.Equal Opportunity Employer:It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (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. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.