Description
We are looking for a
Synthetic Research Chemist (m/f)
Reference: -en
Start: asap
Duration: 12 MM+
Place: in Basel region
Branch: Herstellung von Schädlingsbekämpfungs-, Pflanzenschutz- und Desinfektionsmitteln
Your tasks:
- Organization and carry out the syntheses of target molecules, which can be used in Vector Control, especially against mosquitoes which transmit malaria and to optimize synthetic routes.
- Detailed planning of organic reactions, taking into consideration safe laboratory practice and careful risk assessment
- Safely performing organic reactions in the laboratory, using a wide range of synthetic and purification skills
- Independently use appropriate analytical techniques to follow reactions (incl. TLC, IR, GC, LC)
- Characterization of the nature and purity of synthesized products (1D-NMR, MS, IR, MPt, LC, GC, LC-MS, GC-MS)
- Preparation of new analogues as well as optimization of chemical processes
- Protocolling and reporting of results
- Interacting and communicating in a divers and international professional environment
Your qualifications
- Bachelor or Master in Organic Chemistry (or an equivalent education, e.g. technician with practical experience); industrial working experience is a benefit, but not a requirement
- Knowledge of practical organic chemistry
- Expertise in the use of standard and modern chemical laboratory equipment
- Capable to perform multistep synthesis and to optimize reaction conditions
- Excellent understanding of purification techniques
- Thorough knowledge of common spectroscopic techniques
- Basic skills with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Good knowledge of English
Skills:
- R&D scientist
- Laboratory employee