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Foundation for Neglected Disease Research

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 Company Overview
 
 : Foundation for Neglected Disease Research (FNDR) is a not-for-profit biotech R&amp;D organization dedicated to discovering and developing novel therapeutics, diagnostics, and devices for diseases with a high socio-economic impact. Since its inception in 2014, FNDR has generated a portfolio of therapeutics in tuberculosis, nontuberculous mycobacteria, malaria, dengue, leishmania, serious bacterial infections, fungal infections, COVID-19 and RSV, spanning over early-stage discovery to late-stage clinical trials. FNDR's R&amp;D Centre, which includes state-of-the-art BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories for both in vitro and in vivo research, is in Bengaluru, India. For more information, please visit https://www.fndr.in/.&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualification:
 
 
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 M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a closely related field
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 PhD in organic chemistry / medicinal chemistry
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 Postdoc in organic chemistry / Medicinal chemistry
 
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 0-4 years of hands-on experience in working on bench, preferably in an industry
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 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Design and execute synthetic routes to prepare small molecules for drug discovery programmes
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 Track SAR and optimizing potency, selectivity, and properties of small molecules for research programs
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 Perform purification and structural characterization of compounds
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 Troubleshoot synthetic problems and optimize reaction conditions
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 Providing mentorship and guidance to junior colleagues
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 Maintain accurate lab records and contribute to technical reports
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 Collaborate with analytical teams as needed
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 Providing input on intellectual property activities
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 Technical and Soft Skills:
 
 
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 Skilled in multistep organic synthesis, reaction optimization, and compound isolation
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 Proficient in chromatography (TLC, column, flash), spectroscopic analysis (NMR, LC-MS, HPLC), and purification techniques (recrystallization, precipitation, others)
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 High level of creativity and productivity with strong synthetic chemistry problem solving skills
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 Demonstrated excellence in organic synthesis, conversant with the current literature
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 Effective oral and scientific/technical writing communication skills
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 Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
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 Commitment to lab safety and adherence to safety protocols
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 Familiarity with reaction databases (e.g., Reaxys, SciFinder)
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 Proficiency using MS Office applications is required
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 CTC Range:
 
 Commensurate to experience and negotiable.
 
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Research Scientist - 1 (Medicinal Chemistry)

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Research Scientist - 1 (Medicinal Chemistry)