Job as a Research Investigator at Syngene

Syngene International is one of India’s premier contract research and manufacturing organizations in providing customized service. Our services encompasses all across discovery chain: early stage discovery, process development, cGMP manufacturing and formulation development both in the small molecule and novel biologics area. Based in Bangalore, Karnataka, the Company is situated in a 90 acre Special Economic Zone with over 100000 sq. mt of built up facilities. The state-of-the-art research facilities have been qualified by various pharmaceutical majors & regulatory agencies.

Post: Research Investigator

Job Description:
Responsibilities of the selected candidate will include the timely design of safe, expedient and efficient chemical routes and processes for the synthesis of targeted pharmaceutical intermediates and drug candidates.
The candidate will also be responsible for the scale-up of these processes to kilo scale and for transitioning such processes to larger scale-up facilities such as pilot plants.

Candidate Profile:
The candidate must possess a strong background in the theory and practice of classical and modern synthetic organic chemistry with a thorough understanding of modern synthetic methods and reaction mechanisms; The candidate is expected to possess excellent problem solving skills and should have a demonstrated ability to use critical analysis to develop creative and fundamentally sound solutions; Candidate must have expertise in the purification and characterization of organic compounds using chromatography and spectroscopic techniques including NMR, MS and IR spectroscopy; Good verbal and written communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative team environment are required; In supervisory and/or project leader roles, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to provide direction, feedback, and assistance to others in an effective manner; Previous experience in process development will be an added advantage.

Additional Information:
Experience: 1-5 Years
Location: Bangalore
Education: Ph.D-Organic Chemistry
Industry Type: Pharma/ Biotech/Clinical Research
Functional Area: R&D
Job ID: CPD002
End Date: 25^th Sept., 2011