Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist

About This Role

This research scientist role involves developing and optimizing processes for pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediate molecules, from initial concept through to commercialization. The position suits a scientist with strong organic synthesis skills who can lead R&D projects and support scale-up efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize processes for Pharma and Agrochemical intermediate molecules
• Perform hands-on organic synthesis and conduct multiple chemical reactions daily
• Work on route scouting, feasibility studies, process optimization and process validation
• Handle multi-step synthesis, complex chemistry and pressure reactions
• Lead R&D projects from concept through process development and commercialization
• Identify and control critical process parameters for consistent and cost-effective processes
• Support scale-up, tech transfer, plant commissioning and troubleshooting
• Perform root-cause analysis and continuous process improvement
• Prepare SOPs and maintain experimental records as per GLP standards
• Work closely with cross-functional teams for product quality and process improvement
• Characterize compounds using techniques/instruments such as NMR, LCMS, HPLC, IR, UV-Visible, XRD and ICP

Requirements

• M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry
• 9-10 years of relevant experience in Process R&D / Process Development
• Experience in CRO, Pharmaceutical or Agrochemical intermediate development
• Strong expertise in Organic Synthesis and Multi-step Synthesis
• Experience in Route Scouting, Process Optimization, Scale-up and Tech Transfer
• Exposure to impurity isolation and characterization
• Strong experimental design, data analysis and scientific documentation skills
• Good communication and coordination skills