Research Associate/Senior Research Associate - Organic/Antibody Drug Conjugation (ADC)

Principal Scientist:

- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary scientific team of 12-15 FTEs ensuring high-quality project delivery.

- Handle client communications and independently manage technical calls with global stakeholders.

- Oversee project planning, execution, timelines, and resource allocation.

- Provide scientific guidance, troubleshooting, and mentoring to team members.

- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and organizational standards.

- Collaborate cross-functionally to support business and operational goals.

Organic Chemist:

- Hands-on experience in performing chemical reactions from mg to gram scale independently under scientific guidance

- Strong knowledge of analytical and purification techniques, including NMR, Mass, HPLC, CombiFlash, and column chromatography

- Skilled in handling reaction setups, glassware assemblies, reagent charging, temperature control, and nitrogen operations

- Excellent documentation and data management practices with the ability to follow scientific procedures, patents, and experimental instructions accurately

Peptide Chemist:

- Hands-on expertise in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis using automated synthesisers like Syro and Liberty CEM

- Strong experience in peptide purification, characterisation, and analytical techniques, including HPLC, LCMS, and MS

- Capable of independently handling medium- to large-scale peptide synthesis (1 g to 1 kg scale) with troubleshooting abilities

- Skilled in laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, SHE compliance, literature review, and accurate experimental documentation

Scaleup Chemist:

- Experience in process R&D, scale-up synthesis, and purification from gm to kg scale

- Skilled in handling 50L/100L GLR assemblies and basic technology transfer activities

- Proficient in 1H NMR, HPLC, and LCMS interpretation

- Strong project execution and team collaboration skills

Antibody Drug Conjugation Chemist (ADC)

- Synthesis and purification of complex antibody drug conjugate (ADC) molecules

- Synthesis of different types of linkers – using natural and unnatural amino acids, PEGs

- Synthesis of highly potent drug molecules – payloads

- Purification of complex and large molecules by flash column and HPLC

- Handling various type chemistry with different payloads

- Interpretation and characterisation of higher molecular weight compounds

Requirements

Principal Scientist;; PhD/MSc in Organic Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry or related field.; Strong experience in CRO/CDMO research environment.; Proven team management experience with exposure to handling multiple projects.; Excellent communication and client-facing skills.; Ability to drive productivity, scientific excellence, and team development.; Organic Chemist:; Master’s in Organic Chemistry with 1-3 years of experience in the CRO Industry; Strong organisational, project management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities.; Proactive, highly motivated with a "can do" attitude; Exceptional interpersonal skills.; Peptide/Scaleup/Antibody Drug Conjugation (ADC) Chemist:; Master’s in Organic Chemistry with a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 6 years of experience in the CRO/API Industry; Adherence to safe practices and procedures; Contribution to the development of safety protocols and systems; Must be able to prioritize and organize work responsibilities in order to meet deadlines