About the role
We enable 1000+ business across 30+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production.We have raised $40 million in Series B funding, taking its total funding to $54 million. The round was co-led by Accel and Bertelsmann India Investments.We are a team of 450+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia.We are VC backed - here is a read. Read to learn more ▶️
Role SummaryWe are looking for a highly motivated Junior Research Scientist with 2–4 years of experience in organic synthesis and process R&D. The candidate will be responsible for executing laboratory experiments, developing synthetic routes, optimizing chemical processes, and supporting technology transfer for custom synthesis projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute multi-step organic synthesis for customer projects.
- Perform route scouting, reaction optimization, impurity profiling, and process development.
- Develop scalable and cost-effective synthetic routes.
- Handle reactions from milligram to kilogram scale.
- Analyze reaction progress using HPLC, GC, TLC, LC-MS, NMR, and other analytical techniques.
- Maintain laboratory notebooks (ELN/LNB) and prepare technical reports.
- Conduct literature searches using SciFinder, Reaxys, patents, and scientific journals.
- Support technology transfer and scale-up activities.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, GMP/GLP practices, and SOPs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Process Engineering, Analytical, Procurement, and Manufacturing.
Eligibility
- Experience: 2–4 years in Organic Synthesis / Process R&D / Custom Synthesis
- Qualification: M.Sc. Organic Chemistry (Preferred) / M.Pharm (Medicinal Chemistry)
- Location: Hyderabad - Touchstone