Aragen Hiring Senior Research Associate

Aragen is a trusted R&D and manufacturing partner to the global life sciences industry. From concept to commercial, we transform your ideas into solutions for better health. We have more than 20 years of experience providing a range of contract research, development and manufacturing services across the drug development continuum, with a focus on early-stage discovery and development of new molecular entities (NMEs).

Post : Senior Research Associate

Job Description
Scope
This role is responsible for executing chemicals reactions to synthesize required quantities of molecules / compounds as per client specifications using efficient route and techniques.

Responsibilities
• Set-up and execute reactions for synthesis of target molecules/ compounds:
• Understand the project requirements as specified by the client, the synthetic route
• Understand and discuss the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) with team members
• Identify and mitigate any potential safety risk with the help of supervisor
• Plan and execute reactions with proper reagents and equipment (glassware, stirrers, vacuum pumps etc.) maintaining specified conditions (temperature, pressure etc.), with optimum usage and minimum wastage
• Ensure parallel execution of multiple reactions
• Monitor the reaction by observing progress by using analytical techniques
• Identify and execute appropriate workup and purification technique to produce an intermediary / final compound of desired quality
• Analyze analytical data, evaluate and interpret results from the synthesis and report
• Meet productivity benchmarks on number of reactions / number of steps / number of compounds / quality / compounds purity / project timelines

Ensure safety at work through enforcement of good laboratory practices:
• Follow safety and quality systems in the labs
• Maintenance and usage of equipment/apparatus/instruments as per SOPs and general housekeeping norms
Maintain records, data integrity and IP confidentiality:
• Document reactions executed, research findings/ observations accurately in lab notr books as per client requirements to ensure data integrity
• Maintain strict IP confidentiality and adhere to all related policies
• To prepare final reports as required
Ensure high morale and skill development of team :
• Improve knowledge of organic chemistry (particularly synthesis) / Analytical techniques etc. through ono on one discussions with supervisor/ regular classroom trainings/ project trainings/ further education programs etc.

Candidate Profile
Msc (Organic/ Medicinal Chemistry) with 1-5 years of relevant experience

Functional / Technical Skills
1. Knowledge of Chemistry & Execution
2. Knowledge of Safety Protocols
3. Knowledge of IP & Confidentiality and Data Integrity
4. Ability to conduct cost benefit analysis and optimum usage of resources

Additional Information
Experience : 1-5 years
Qualification : Msc
Location : Hyderabad
Industry Type : Pharma/ Healthcare/ Clinical research
Functional Area : Chemistry Solutions
End Date : 10th October 2025