Research Scientist - CRDMO Synthesis

Were Hiring | Research Scientist High Pressure (HP) Lab

An exciting opportunity for an experienced R&D professional with a strong background in Synthesis Chemistry, High-Pressure Reactions and Kilo Lab Scale-up.

Position: Research Scientist High Pressure (HP) Lab

Function: Research & Development CRDMO

Qualification: Ph.D. / M.Sc. in Chemistry

Experience: 35 years of R&D experience at managerial/leadership level

Industry Exposure: API / Specialty Chemicals / CRDMO / Process R&D

Location: Navi Mumbai

Key ResponsibilitiesManage Kilo Lab and High-Pressure/Autoclave operations and execute safe scale-up activities.Handle high-pressure reactions such as Hydrogenation, Ammonolysis, Ethylation and Carbonylation.Manage scale-up batches from gram to kilogram scale, supporting transition from bench R&D to pilot and commercial manufacturing.Lead CRDMO projects, new product development and continuous process improvement.Develop and optimize synthetic processes through route development, process optimization and intensification.Conduct literature and patent searches to identify and develop novel synthesis routes.Apply Design of Experiments (DoE) and advanced laboratory techniques for process optimization.Coordinate with Process Safety and Process Engineering teams for safe and successful scale-up and technology transfer.Prepare technical reports, project documentation and presentations.Lead, guide and develop R&D team members.Ensure strong compliance with ELN, Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA), laboratory safety and documentation requirements.

The JD specifically positions this role as the bridge between bench-scale R&D and commercial manufacturing, including specialized high-pressure chemistry, process optimization and technology transfer.

Key Skills RequiredStrong Synthesis Chemistry | Organic Synthesis | Process R&D | High-Pressure Chemistry | Autoclave | Hydrogenation | Kilo Lab | Scale-up | Technology Transfer | Process Optimization | DoE | Process Safety | SciFinder | Reaxys | ChemDraw | Patent & Literature Search | Team Management

The JD specifically identifies SciFinder, Reaxys, Orbit, ChemDraw, patent/research-article reading and strong synthesis chemistry as functional competencies. .