Senior Organic Chemist (f/m/d)

Our client is an innovative deep-tech organization that has developed a proprietary technology leveraging a unique lipid-based formulation. This solution enhances the stability and effectiveness of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) by protecting them from degradation and increasing their bioavailability. A rapidly expanding and dynamic team is at the core of this success, driving continuous technological progress. Our client offers exciting challenges in a forward-thinking and ambitious setting, featuring flat organizational structures and a collaborative atmosphere among highly motivated colleagues.

As of now we are looking for a:

Senior Organic Chemist (f/m/d)

• Planning and conducting laboratory experiments, including analytics and documentation
• Planning and conducting purification and modification of lipids derived from microbial biomass for various applications
• Planning and conducting technical and scientific leadership activities to optimize production processes
• Planning and conducting the contract synthesis of custom-designed lipids to meet specific client and project requirements
• Developing new products and driving innovation aimed at generating intellectual property, while staying updated with current literature
• Planning and conducting oversight of daily laboratory work, including drafting SOPs, optimizing existing protocols and providing guidance to co-workers

• PhD preferred; alternatively, a completed Master\’s degree
• Approximately 3 years of professional experience in synthetic chemistry — experience in both academia and industry is welcome
• Solid knowledge of organic chemistry, reaction mechanisms, purification methods, and analytical techniques
• Experience with lipids is a big plus (lipid chemistry, purification, synthesis)
• Experience in scale-up processes is an advantage
• Excellent English skills (C1 level)
• German skills are an advantage but not required
• Independent and solution-oriented working style
• Hands-on mentality

• A gross annual salary starting from €50,000 (based on full-time employment, according to the chemical industry collective agreement) with an all-in contract
• Additional leave days (“bridge days”) to compensate for the all-in agreement
• Flexible working hours; occasional home office possible
• A modern workspace featuring height-adjustable desks and walking boards; each workstation is equipped with dual monitors and a company laptop
• Research-driven development in a future-oriented area
• Regular team events and after-work activities; every second week, a “Pasta Day” is held, where meals are prepared together
• An international team where lunch breaks are spent together
• Free coffee for an extra energy boost
• Low hierarchies with fast decision processes and the possibility to shape the company\’s future development
• Possibility for further career development in the company

I look forward to receiving your application and am available to answer any questions you may have about this position!

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