Research Chemist - Synthesis Research Chemistry

Research Chemist - Synthesis Research Chemistry contract opportunity to join our Stein based client in the Agricultural and Chemical sector.

Your tasks:

• Synthesis: Safe, sustainable, effective and independent execution of synthetic routes, partnering with key support platforms (eg automation, analytical, purification platforms) to maximize efficiency.
• Synthesis: Independent and collaborative design of efficient synthetic routes to target molecules and sets of molecules using knowledge, experience, and available digital tools.
• HSE: Carry out detailed risk assessment of experimental procedures and raw materials in line with HSE standards.
• Documentation: Document and communicate experimental procedures and data with highest scientific accuracy and sufficient observational details to enable easy reproduction, retrieval, digital integration, and secure IP.
• Problem solving: Independent and collaborative problem solving and troubleshooting of synthetic chemistry within project.
• Knowledge: Maintain excellence in modern synthetic methods and technologies through continuous personal development.
• Continuous improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratories and ways of working, identifying, removing, and escalating blockers to increase laboratory safety and productivity.

Your experience/knowledge:

• Proficient in all aspects of synthetic organic chemistry, including reaction design, retrosynthesis, troubleshooting, purification and structural elucidation, all with high standards of HSE.
• Collaborative and self-motivated: works effectively within teams and able to deliver with autonomy.
• Comfortable working with software tools related to design of synthesis programs and analysis of synthesis data.
• Proficiency in English is required. Other languages are valued
• Minimum qualification is a master's degree or 3 - 5 years of industrial experience following full training through an apprenticeship program, both in synthetic chemistry

Your soft skills:

• Excellent comprehension skills with attention to detail
• A high degree of self-organization and time management
• Analytical and solution-orientated thinking
• Be flexible, curious and eager to learn new technologies.

Location: Stein, Aargau, Switzerland

Work setting: On Site

Sector: Agricultural and Chemical

Start: 09/2025

Duration: 12months +

Workload: 100%

Ref.Nr.: BH 23385

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Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens as well as current work-permit holders for Switzerland.

Ukrainian refugees are warmly welcomed, we will support you all the way.

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