Scientist (f/m/d) in Research Chemistry

We are looking for a passionate scientist to support our research chemistry department in Heidelberg, Germany. Are you an enthusiastic chemist with a profound interest in research? Do you love to engage in challenging scientific projects? Do you feel at ease in a small, specialized team with highly skilled colleagues and peers? Are you excited to apply scientific creativity and innovation to help identify new drugs that improve patients’ lives?

If so, this full-time position may be your next dream job:

Your Responsibilities

• Designing, executing, and reporting of research chemistry studies
• Synthesis of reagents and potential lead candidates according to communicated timelines
• Synthesis of small molecules, peptides and prodrugs
• Development of research synthesis processes and screenings, and interpretation of results
• Proactive contributions to new projects, ideas or concepts
• Safeguard of intellectual property
• Active participation in interdisciplinary project meetings (presentation & discussion of complex results)
• Facilitate internal transfers from research to development and support transfers to external CMOs

• You hold a PhD in chemistry, and preferably have additional experience e.g. as a PostDoc in chemistry, biochemistry, life sciences or the pharmaceutical industry
• You possess excellent communication and social skills and are a strong team player
• You are creative, innovative, and interested in learning new skills
• You are well organized, self-dependent and reliable
• You possess proactive problem-solving skills, which enable you to identify problems or challenges and solve them in a team effort
• As a person you bring positive energy, enjoy exploring new tasks and find paths beyond the beaten track
• You have a very good command of English, both written and spoken
• You possess good German language skills and can follow and hold a conversation in German

• Onboarding:
  A structured Onboarding program designed to help you settle in quickly and get familiar with your role and our company culture

• Compensation & Benefits: An attractive salary package including a company pension plan (bAV), internet allowance, and both short- and long-term incentive programs
• Learning & Development:
  Customized training opportunities with generous financial support to foster your professional growth
• Connectivity & Mobility:
  Direct access to a tram station and parking spaces for both cars and bicycles
  We offer a JobTicket based on the Deutschlandticket, and after your probation period, you’ll have the option to lease a JobRad (company bike)
• Food & More:
  Enjoy free soft drinks, fresh fruit, a wide variety of snacks, and a complimentary lunch every day
• Modern Work Environment:
  Your new workspace comes equipped with a brand-new laptop and an iPhone

If you want to be part of our team, we offer you an exciting and challenging full-time position with attractive benefits in an international company. Send your comprehensive application out now!