Senior Scientist I (Digital Chemistry), ISCE2

Job Description

The Senior Scientist will lead the commissioning, installation and operation ofcontinuous flow equipment and instrument within the AiXL lab.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Acquisition and installation of continuous flow equipment

• Procurement of commercially available modular units that can be assembled to create bespoke continuous flow workflow, including homogeneous and multiphasic reactions
• Implement of appropriate inline analytics to capture real-time data.
• Adopt necessary hardware and software to automate the system and to capture data.

Workflow & Instrument Management

• Establish SOP for different workflows, including thermal chemistry, photochemistry, etc
• Develop new data analytical tools (hardware and software) to expand beyond existing capabilities.

Technical Support & Synergy

• Familiar with Design of Experiments (DoE) and Bayesian Optimization.
• Conduct laboratory personnel training and certify authorized users on continuous flow experiments.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure strict compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements, including chemical storage and waste disposal.
• Manage procurement operations for laboratory supplies, equipment consumables, and services.
• Participate in R&D project meetings to provide technical insights and progress updates.

Job Requirements
Educational & Professional Experience

• Background: PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, preferably in continuous flow
• Expertise: Working knowledge in constructing flow reactors, and to collect data using inline analytics.
• Specialization: Proven experience in automation, and data-driven workflow.

Technical Skills

• Programming: Proficiency in Python for data automation and processing is essential.
• Data Science: Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DoE) and Bayesian Optimization workflows.
• Systems: Knowledge of electronic laboratory information systems (LIMS) or digital analytical data handling platforms is a significant advantage.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Motivation: Highly motivated individual capable of driving the digitalization of traditional laboratory workflows.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with internal R&D teams and external industry stakeholders.
• Reporting: Ability to produce high-quality written reports and deliver technical presentations.
• Safety Mindset: Uncompromising commitment to laboratory safety and general housekeeping standards.