Research Chemist

We are looking for a highly motivated Research Chemist for a temporary assignment in Stein

Your Responsibilities

• Synthesis: Independently execute synthetic routes in a safe, efficient, and sustainable manner.
• Route Design: Contribute to the design and optimization of synthetic pathways using your chemical expertise and digital tools.
• HSE Compliance: Perform detailed risk assessments and follow internal HSE standards for all experiments and raw materials.
• Documentation: Record all experimental work with high scientific accuracy to support reproducibility, digital integration, and IP protection.
• Problem?Solving: Troubleshoot synthetic challenges independently and as part of a project team.
• Continuous Development: Stay up to date with modern synthetic methodologies and contribute to improvements in lab processes and workflows.

Must haves

• Master’s degree in synthetic/organic chemistry,
• or 3–5 years of industrial experience following completion of a chemistry apprenticeship.
• Strong practical experience in synthetic organic chemistry, including reaction design, purification, and structural analysis.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in cross?functional project teams.
• Proficiency with software tools for synthesis design and data analysis.
• Fluent English (written & spoken). Additional languages are an advantage.

Nice to haves

• High standards in lab safety (HSE)
• Proven hands?on expertise in organic synthesis
• Strong analytical mindset and scientific curiosity
• Excellent documentation skills
• A proactive, collaborative working style