Scientist I

Job Description

A career at our company is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 60,300 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others. About the role: Primary Objective of the Position Ensure smooth functioning of laboratory meeting set standards of quality, environment & safety and desired regulatory needs. Meet customer expectations in terms of quantity, timelines, project updates and other efficiency parameters. Job Responsibilities Skilled in performing air-sensitive reactions using Schlenk/Glovebox techniques. Plan literature analysis, design route of synthesis for assigned organometallic/organic compounds and synthesize the products in desired quantities (mg-gm and Kg scale). Execute experiments in laboratory as per synthetic procedures, record observations, isolate and purify material to the desired quality level and characterize using modern spectroscopic methods and capture the scientific data in appropriate report format/ELN/report. Develop solutions to the problems and troubleshoot synthetic and purification challenges using modern tools. Transfer the developed process/technology to scaleup/production team. Work with scaleup/production team to ensure successful completion of new processes and provide training/expertise as needed. Monitor & communicate project progress, adhering to timelines. Plan SAP related activities, BOM, KRM ordering, NPDI, material confirmation and returns. Complete assigned projects with agreed timelines, quality, quantity, and cost. Maintain laboratory equipment, workplace and stocks supplies, verifies inventories and orders fresh stocks as required. Demonstrate and maintain good communication (oral and written) with the stakeholders. Manage and maintain interdepartmental coordination, attend assigned learning and skill enrichment programs, plan and demonstrate process improvement ideas (yield, quality and safety) and sustainability. Prepare quotes/cost estimation for the assigned customer requests. Attending interdepartmental meetings/TCs. Plan to Conduct training for new joiners/Freshers on modern techniques and instruments. Liaise with business and customers (internal/external) to maintain strong project/product pipeline to fulfil/meet assigned revenue targets for the business. Additional responsibility as and when allotted by the management and business head. Who You Are: Minimum Qualifications:
• PhD in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Organometallics, or related field with 2-3 years of synthesis experience
• MSc in Chemistry with 8-10 years of synthesis experience in organometallics/organic chemistry
Preferred Qualifications:
• Extensive knowledge in modern catalysis, such as catalysis principals/trend, ligand/catalyst design, application studies, etc.
• Experience in homogeneous catalysis and catalysts screening.
• Experience in catalysis areas of cross-coupling, and/or photo-catalysis, and/or chiral catalysis.
• Experience in metal catalysis, such as Pd, Ni, Ru, etc., as well as NHC-based catalysis.
• Knowledgeable with modern chemistry methodology, with a strong focus on organometallic chemistry, ligand & catalyst development/characterization, and new reaction exploration.
• Strong experience in Schlenk-line, glove box and air sensitive chemistry technique.
• Experience in modern analytical and material purification methods, such as NMR, GC, HPLC, auto-column chromatography, etc.
• Excellent written and presentation skills.
• Industrial experience would be a plus
• Chemical manufacturing/process development experience would be desirable
• Experience with design of experiment methodology preferred
• Understanding of statistical process control
• Any experience with large scale reactions would be a plus
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.We celebrate all dimensions of diversity. We believe that it drives excellence, innovation, and human progress. We care about our customers, patients, and our rich mix of people. This diversity strengthens our ability to lead in science and technology.We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all and empower you to fulfil your ambitions. Our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons.Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to bring their curiosity to life!Curious Chat with one of our curious minds on our interactive Q&A platform and catch a glimpse of our people, values, and culture. You can also apply and find more information at https://jobs.vibrantm.com If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity, and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.merckgroup.com/en/company/press-positions.html ,

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