Synthetic Organic Chemist - Mississauga, Canada - ARSI Canada Inc.

Description

About us
ARSI Canada Inc. is a small business in Mississauga, ON L5N 5M1. We are innovative, customer-centric, and fast-paced.


Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Food provided

About us:


ARSI Canada Inc. is a proudly Canadian company, delivering custom molecules and contract research services to the scientific community with high quality. We are specialized in the custom synthesis of various research chemicals and complex organic compounds for use as internal standards by biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries around the world. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers the highest quality reference standards. Our product line includes Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), drug impurities, amino acid/peptide drug standards, metabolite standards, as well as their stable isotope labelled analogues and radiopharmaceuticals.


Opening positions:


Job Type:
Full-Time


Location:
Mississauga, ON


Job Category:
Science, Chemistry


Industry:
Pharmaceuticals/Biotechnology


Post Date:
Immediately


Synthetic Organic Chemist:

We are currently looking for Synthetic Organic Chemists who will be able to perform complex and diverse organic synthesis, purifications, and characterization under the supervision of Head, R&D.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop lab procedures based on literature review and selfknowledge to develop and create new synthesis routes and technologies for targeted organic molecule
• Develop analytical methods and interpret data to characterize the synthesized molecules using NMR, HPLC, GCMS, LCMS, etc.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of all analytical work and present findings in a wellorganized manner to the team
• Stay up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies in chemical synthesis
• Positively represent the Company values at all times while keeping in mind departmental goals.
• Perform market research and regular competitor monitoring

Qualifications:

• A PhD in Chemistry with 03 years' experience or an MS degree in chemistry with a minimum of 5 years of experience in organic synthesis including synthetic methodology, catalysis, and/or total synthesis along with a proven track record of solving problems.
• Strong interest in synthetic organic chemistry with a hardworking mindset.
• Understands the physical and chemical properties of raw materials, intermediates, and reagents, and have the ability to select appropriate reaction conditions by referring to literature.
• High proficiency with thin layer chromatography, column chromatography, recrystallization, and other regular purification methods.
• Strong knowledge of organic chemical reactions and mechanisms.
• Experience in Flash Chromatography, Column purification and TLC, HPLC, LCMS, and NMR characterization of reaction products
• Work on a number of different projects of varying lengths and complexity.
• Keeps a complete and accurate record of all observations, measurements, techniques, procedures, and conclusions in the laboratory notebook.
• Good communication and learning skills.
• Strong teamwork ability with a sense of responsibility with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Should have a strong passion for the discovery of targeted therapies/API in a fastpaced startup environment. Selfmotivated and ability to work with mínimal supervision.

Salary:
$70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON L5N 5M1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Doctoral Degree (preferred)

Work Location:
One location