Lead Scientist

Designation: Lead Scientist

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: Chemical Development & API supply (CDAS),BBRC

About Syngene

Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and

manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology,

nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene’ s

clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and

Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with

clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to

market and lower the cost of innovation.

Job Purpose (1-2 Lines)

Looking for an organic chemist (master’s) who will be able to address synthetic challenges and support scale

up activities in the process research and development group. 

Key Responsibilities: (Maximum 5-8 Points)

The candidate should be willing to work in the lab as an individual contributor with responsibilities towards

development of safe and robust chemical processes for the preparation of intermediates/API in support of drug

development activities.

Development work includes: 

1. Basic literature search.

2. Carry out multiple reactions at bench to support R&D activities 

3. Should be aware of/adhere to all safety protocols during R&D/scale-up 

activities.

4. Candidate should communicate effectively with his own team members, 

project lead.

5. Documenting development of all lab activities in ELN in timely fashion.

Educational Qualification:

Master’s in organic chemistry from reputed institute/university.

Technical/functional Skills: (Maximum 4-6 Points)

Essential: 

1. Good understanding of organic chemistry fundamentals.

2. Strong academic track record preferred.

3. Coordination with multi-disciplinary teams of process R and D, pilot plant, process safety, etc

Preferable: 

1. Previous experience in Pharmaceutical Process R&D.

2. Basic understanding of analytical data generated from NMR, HPLC, GC etc.

Experience:

1-5 yrs experience

Behavioral Skills:

Team player; Collaboration; Commitment; Extensive reading and presentation skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age,

color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public

assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In

addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.