Organic Synthetic Chemist

2w2 weeks ago

ANSTO

Sydney, AU · Full-time · A$100,000 – A$134,000

About this role

Play a key role in producing cutting-edge deuterated molecules that power advanced neutron and NMR research at the National Deuteration Facility. Contribute to the production, purification and characterisation of small organic molecules labelled with deuterium using isotopic exchange and synthetic chemistry techniques. This supports structural investigations by internal and external users.

Undertake deuteration reactions, chromatographic purification of deuterated molecules and their characterisation using NMR and MS. Manage individual approved NDF deuteration proposals from external users, including client liaison. Develop protocols for hydrogen exchange at high temperature and pressure to produce deuterated precursors followed by modified synthesis routes.

Join ANSTO, home to Australia's landmark national infrastructure for research, where thousands of scientists access state-of-the-art instruments. Work in the Sutherland Shire with health and wellbeing programs. Partner with scientists and engineers to deliver outcomes in human health, industries and environment protection.

Apply specialised expertise to establish new protocols for deuterated chemicals production and purification. Provide deuteration expertise and infrastructure to NDF users and other ANSTO groups. Benefit from training, development and generous leave provisions to balance work and commitments.

Requirements

Highly specialised chemical deuteration expertise including isotopic exchange techniques
Proficiency in synthetic chemistry for small organic molecules and precursors
Experience with chromatographic purification of deuterated molecules
Skilled in characterisation using NMR and Mass Spectrometry
Knowledge of hydrogen exchange at high temperature and pressure
Ability to modify traditional synthesis routes for deuterated precursors
Expertise in production of deuterated molecules for neutron scattering and NMR

Responsibilities

Undertake deuteration reactions, chromatographic purification of deuterated molecules and characterisation using NMR and MS
Manage individual approved NDF deuteration proposals from external users, including liaison with the client
Design and develop protocols for production and purification of deuterated organic molecules using hydrogen exchange at high temperature and pressure
Develop new isotopic exchange and deuteration techniques for deuterated molecules
Characterise deuterated products using solution NMR or Mass Spectrometry
Contribute to establishment of new protocols for deuterated chemicals using repeated hydrogen exchange or novel processes
Provide chemical deuteration expertise and infrastructure to NDF users and ANSTO research groups

Benefits

15.4% superannuation
18 days personal/carers leave per year of service
3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
18 weeks parental leave for primary caregiver
14 weeks parental leave for secondary caregiver (increasing to 18 weeks by 2027)
Annual flu vaccinations
Cultural, Naidoc and First Nations ceremonial leave
Health and wellbeing programs