Research Chemist

16h16 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.

Conduct synthesis and scale-up of small organic molecules, intermediates, and active ingredients from milligram to multikilogram quantities. Plan synthesis routes including retrosynthesis and literature search. Develop and optimize processes for advanced intermediates and finished products chemically, physically, and preparatively.

Plan, evaluate, and document experiments while preparing tech transfer documents such as lab development reports. Support tolling related activities. Collaborate with cross-functional project teams including research, analytical, and safety groups.

Adhere to BASF Environmental Health Safety (EHS), HR policies, and work practices. Not only performance but also personality matters regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.

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
Experience in retrosynthetic analysis and literature searching for synthesis planning
Proficiency in multikilogram scale-up and process optimization
Ability to document experiments and prepare lab development reports

Responsibilities

Synthesis and scale-up of small organic molecules, intermediates, 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; support in tolling related activities
Collaborating with cross-functional project teams such as research, analytical, safety
Adhering to BASF Environmental Health Safety (EHS), HR policies, and work practices

Benefits

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