Senior Chemist - Pharma

About Us

Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stack solution—from R&D and

custom synthesis to large-scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we

serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal

care and fragrances.

We enable 500+ businesses across 20+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to

commercial production. We have raised over $54 million from top tier investors such as Accel and

Bertelsmann, We are a team of 450+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia.

Learn more about why Forbes thinks we are the top 100 startups in Asia to watch. ▶ Simplify Overview

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Chemist – Pharma to support the R&D and process development team in executing synthetic chemistry experiments, process optimization, and scale-up of pharmaceutical intermediates and APIs. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of organic chemistry and hands-on experience in multi-step synthesis.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory-scale synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and APIs under supervision.
• Maintain accurate experimental records, observations, and results in lab notebooks.
• Assist in process optimization and reaction parameter studies.
• Support analytical teams in sample preparation and analysis (HPLC, GC, NMR, etc.).
• Follow safety protocols, maintain lab hygiene, and handle chemicals responsibly.
• Coordinate with senior chemists for scale-up trials and technology transfer activities.
• Contribute to report preparation and documentation as per internal guidelines.
  
  

• Good knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry techniques.
• Familiarity with purification methods (crystallization, distillation, column chromatography).
• Basic understanding of analytical techniques (TLC, HPLC, GC, NMR, IR).
  
  

• Strong attention to detail and data integrity.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to process development activities.
  
  

• Opportunity to work in an innovative and fast-paced R&D environment.
• Exposure to diverse chemistry projects in the pharmaceutical domain.
• Mentorship from experienced scientists and clear career growth pathways.