Research Chemist

21h21 hours ago

BASF

Navi Mumbai, IN · Full-time · INR 1,500,000 – INR 2,500,000

About this role

We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future. We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress.

In this role, perform synthesis and scale-up of small organic molecules, intermediates, and active ingredients on milligram to multikilogram quantities. Plan synthesis including retrosynthesis and literature search. Develop and optimize routes to advanced intermediates and finished products through chemical, physical, and preparative processes.

Plan, evaluate, and document experiments while preparing tech transfer documents such as lab development reports. Support tolling related activities and collaborate with cross-functional project teams such as research, analytical, and safety. Adhere to BASF Environmental Health Safety (EHS), HR policies, and work practices.

Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities. Join diverse teams advancing sustainable chemical solutions.

Requirements

Postgraduate (M.Sc.) in organic chemistry with sound theoretical knowledge in organic synthesis
Working experience of 5 to 8 years in chemical, pharmaceutical, or agrochemical industry as a chemist
Adequate communication and technical skills required to perform the job
Proficiency in retrosynthetic analysis and literature-based route planning
Hands-on experience with laboratory scale-up and process optimization
Familiarity with chemical lab safety and documentation standards

Responsibilities

Synthesis and scale-up of small organic molecules, intermediates, and active ingredients on milligram to multikilogram quantities
Planning of synthesis including retrosynthesis and literature search
Process development and optimization of routes to advanced intermediates and finished products (chemical, physical, and preparative)
Planning, evaluating, and documenting experiments; preparing tech transfer documents such as lab development reports; supporting tolling related activities
Collaborating with cross-functional project teams such as research, analytical, safety, etc.
Adhering to BASF Environmental Health Safety (EHS), HR policies, and work practices

Benefits

Variety of ways to progress in your career
Connection and development with diverse talents all over the world
Careers develop from opportunities based on performance and personality
Inclusive environment regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background