Research Associate

Role & responsibilities

• Plan, setup, monitor and workup chemical reactions.
• Isolate product and optimize reaction conditions for improved yields and output.
• Purify compounds by different methods like Column Chromatography, Vacuum distillation, crystallization etc.
• Characterization and identification of compounds using MS and 1H NMR.
• Writing technical reports and data analysis, maintain lab notebook.
• Carry out literature search by using SciFinder and other search engines.
• Regular lab duties including equipment maintenance, chemical inventory, and lab cleanup.
• Set multiple reactions per day.
• Prepare client reports.
• Participate in project meetings.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and safe working practices.
• Independently make presentations for own work and present results.
• Stay current with literature in the scientific area.
• Reports and presenting a work to clients as well as for internal weekly updates.
• Expected to follow core policies in Team Member Handbook & Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Complete any other projects assigned by the management.

Preferred candidate profile

• Good knowledge of Spectroscopy and Analytical technique
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills include the ability to support and prioritize multiple project