Research Technician / Scientific Associate - Chemistry Process R&D

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Update day: 26-03-2024

Location: Allschwil Basel-Landschaft BL

Category: Pharmaceutical / Chemical / Biotech

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Job type: Temps plein, Durée indeterminée

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For our Chemistry Process R&D organization, we are seeking a motivated Research Technician or Scientific Associate.

Job Responsibilities

Carrying out laboratory work ranging from route finding to multi-kilogram syntheses
Optimizing reactions (1-100 g) by scrupulous control of reaction parameters using double-jacketed glass reactors
Proposing alternative reaction conditions and synthesis pathways, and solve scale-up problems
Producing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) on kilogram scale (up to 30-liter reactors) to support preclinical development
Monitoring reaction progress and performing compound analysis using TLC, LC/MS, GC/MS, NMR, or online techniques
Interpret analytical data and take appropriate action
Purify reaction products using standard techniques e.g. column chromatography, prep. HPLC, crystallization, or distillation
Performing general lab duties and maintain a high standard of order and cleanliness
Equipment champion of a dedicated technology or equipment
Accurate and regular documentation of experimental work using electronic lab journal
Summarizing the weekly progress
Drafting of Mater Operation Records (MOR)
Ownership of parts of projects, like proposal of alternative routes for scale-up, or byproduct and impurity identification
Present at internal meetings

Candidate’s Requirements

Apprenticeship as laboratory technician or higher education (BSc, MSc), specialized in organic synthesis
Excellent skills in synthetic organic chemistry including asymmetric syntheses, reaction monitoring, work-up, analysis including online monitoring, and isolation techniques
Routine use of modern methods to purify and characterize organic compounds (e.g. column chromatography, automated column chromatography, HPLC, LC-MS, NMR, GC, etc.)
1-5 years of operative experience with scale-up of chemical processes preferred (kilo lab or pilot plant scale)
Ability to plan and accurately document practical work
Safety first attitude, compliance with process safety best practice
Team player with good communication skills and play-to-win attitude
Hands-on in the lab with problem-solving skills
Flexibility for changing work assignments
Fluent in English, both written and oral, and good knowledge of German

What Idorsia offers

Exciting opportunities for development and professional growth within our dynamic organization
A collaborative and solution-oriented environment where you can make a difference
An innovative and open culture in a truly multicultural environment
A competitive salary and generous social benefits

Work Location: Allschwil

Country: Switzerland

Business Unit: Chemistry - Chemistry Process R&D

Schedule: Fulltime

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: 2652

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