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The Position

Department

In RDS R&D Reagent Research & Design - Chemistry Solutions, we set new chemical benchmarks! Based on modern synthetics and analytical methods, we design and develop a wide variety of chemical assay components for Diagnostics and Pharma. Our task is to provide chemical solutions for diagnostic questions within the entire product portfolio.

With our expertise and broad range of methods, we also accompany the whole lifecycle of active diagnostic ingredients.

The Team

The team of nine employees with technical and scientific backgrounds works on organic chemical and biochemical syntheses, especially in the field of internal standards, metal complexes and dye chemistry. We apply an agile and goal-oriented approach to develop high-quality tailor-made molecules for our internal and external customers, but we also don't forget to have fun at work.

What can you expect in terms of technical tasks and responsibilities?

• The focus is on research and development of reagents in the field of organic chemistry

• Performing chemical syntheses to provide complex molecular structures, particularly in metal complexes and dyes chemistry as well as their precursors, for test development and early market supply

• Production, isolation, purification, characterization, and functional evaluation of chemical or biochemical molecules

• Characterization and evaluation of synthesis products using various analytical methods (e.g., NMR, HPLC, MS) and handling complex physico-chemical equipment

• Documentation and presentation of your results

• Ensuring cross-site communication within an international project team

• Compliance with safety and environmental protection regulations as well as conducting work according to quality guidelines

• Additional responsibility for general tasks in the department, such as the maintenance and servicing of equipment

This position requires a willingness to work with hazardous substances.

Who you are

• You have completed a university degree in chemistry and additionally a PhD in the field of organic chemistry

• You are an expert in preparative organic synthesis, in particular in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and as well as in the isolation and purification methods

• You have good knowledge of dyes chemistry and their applications

• Additional experience in the field of organometallic chemistry is an advantage

• You already have experience in the design and production of high-quality substances and bring the necessary creativity and care to the job

• You have already taken responsibility for the operation of laboratory equipment such as MPLC, HPLC, or LC-MS.

• You have experience in project management.

• Communicating in English is already part of your daily routine

• The ability to work in a team and reliability are the essential basis of your work

This position is limited to 2 years.

Application documents

To make the application process as convenient as possible for you please add only your updated CV. References and certificates are not required at this stage.

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Who we are

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