Aragen has announced immediate openings for the position of Associate Scientist – Synthesis R&D at its Hyderabad facility. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Organic Chemistry professionals seeking to advance their careers in pharmaceutical discovery research and development.
Candidates with 7–10 years of experience and M.Sc in Organic Chemistry or 1–2 years of post-Ph.D experience in Organic Chemistry are encouraged to apply. The role involves executing complex synthetic chemistry projects, compound characterization, reaction optimization, and collaboration with multidisciplinary scientific teams.
Job Highlights
- Company: Aragen
- Department: Discovery Solutions – Synthesis R&D
- Position: Associate Scientist
- Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
- Qualification: M.Sc (Organic Chemistry) / Ph.D (Organic Chemistry)
- Experience: 7–10 Years (M.Sc) or 1–2 Years (Ph.D)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Industry: Pharmaceutical Research & Drug Discovery
- Openings: Immediate Hiring
Key Responsibilities
As an Associate Scientist in Synthesis R&D, you will:
- Execute multi-step organic synthesis from milligram to gram scale.
- Perform reaction setup, monitoring, work-up, and purification activities.
- Troubleshoot synthetic challenges and optimize reaction conditions.
- Carry out purification using:
- Column Chromatography
- Preparative HPLC
- Crystallization Techniques
- Characterize synthesized compounds using:
- NMR
- LCMS
- HPLC
- Maintain accurate records using Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN).
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality compounds meeting client requirements.
- Collaborate with project leaders and cross-functional research teams.
- Follow laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards.
Required Qualifications
Educational Qualification
- M.Sc in Organic Chemistry with 7–10 years of relevant industry experience
OR
- Ph.D in Organic Chemistry with 1–2 years of relevant post-doctoral/industrial experience
Desired Skills
- Strong knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry.
- Expertise in reaction optimization and route scouting.
- Hands-on experience with purification techniques.
- Knowledge of analytical characterization methods.
- Scientific problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Good documentation practices and ELN experience.
- Team collaboration and communication skills.
Why Join Aragen?
Aragen is one of India’s leading contract research and development organizations, serving global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Benefits of Working at Aragen
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge drug discovery projects.
- Exposure to global pharmaceutical clients.
- Modern R&D infrastructure and advanced analytical facilities.
- Collaborative scientific work environment.
- Career growth opportunities in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.
- Great Place to Work Certified organization.
- Learning and development programs for scientific advancement.
How to Apply
