Associate Scientist in Chemistry Solutions at Aragen!

Job Title: Associate Scientist – Chemistry Solutions (Peptide)

• Location: Hyderabad, India
• Department: Chemistry Solutions
• Experience Required:

• M.Sc. (Organic/Medicinal Chemistry): 1–5 years

• Ph.D./PDF (Organic/Medicinal Chemistry): 1–3 years

• Salary: As per industry standards (INR – negotiable)

• Employment Type: Full-time

Scientific Execution & Project Delivery

• Plan and set up chemical reactions to synthesize target molecules.

• Understand project goals and translate client specifications into actionable research plans.

• Conduct literature reviews and select synthetic methodologies.

• Use appropriate reagents, solvents, and equipment while adhering to safety norms.

• Monitor reactions and use analytical tools (e.g., TLC, HPLC, NMR) to assess progress.

• Purify intermediates/final compounds using techniques like crystallization, chromatography, etc as Associate Scientist.

• Analyze and interpret analytical data to evaluate compound purity and structure.

• Document all experiments and maintain lab notebooks in compliance with client and internal guidelines.

Team Leadership & Supervision for Associate Scientist

• Guide and delegate tasks to junior chemists, ensuring effective planning and timely execution.

• Review lab notebook entries of junior team members and ensure data accuracy and compliance.

• Support team development by providing training on reaction planning, safety, and purification techniques as Associate Scientist.

• Help maintain high morale and productivity within the team.

Safety, Compliance & IP

• Review and discuss MSDS with the team and ensure safe lab practices.

• Identify and mitigate potential safety risks with supervisor support.

• Ensure compliance with IP, data integrity, and confidentiality standards preferred for Associate Scientist.

• Adhere to SOPs and general housekeeping standards in the lab.

Reporting & Communication

• Support project managers in effort estimation by proposing synthetic routes and highlighting potential risks.

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and final project reports.

• Ensure continuous communication with team leaders regarding project updates and bottlenecks.

Educational Qualifications for Associate Scientist:

• M.Sc. in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry with 1–5 years of hands-on synthesis experience

• Ph.D./Post-Doc in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry with 1–3 years of relevant industrial or academic research experience

Preferred Qualifications for Associate Scientist:

• Research publications in peer-reviewed journals.

• Experience in peptide synthesis or peptide conjugation chemistry is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of automation or parallel synthesis platforms will be an advantage.

Functional and Technical Skills

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of organic synthesis, especially peptides as Associate Scientist.

• Proficient in using analytical instrumentation (e.g., LC-MS, NMR, HPLC).

• Familiar with IP protection, data integrity, and GLP/GMP practices.

• Ability to balance multiple projects, timelines, and team deliverables.

• Knowledge of chemical safety protocols and MSDS interpretation.

Performance Indicators

• Number and quality of compounds synthesized

• Accuracy and completeness of documentation

• Project turnaround time and adherence to timelines

• Compliance with safety, IP, and quality standards

• Team development and mentoring effectiveness (if applicable)

Reporting Structure

• Reporting To: Project Manager / Senior Scientist – Chemistry Solutions

• Team Size: May include 1–3 junior chemists (depending on project scope)