Chemical Researcher - Peptide Synthesis
- Full-time
Company Description
At TAPI, we’re not just a company—we’re a community committed to advancing health from the core. As the world’s leading supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), we partner with 80% of the top 50 global pharmaceutical companies. With a legacy spanning over 80 years and a portfolio of more than 350 products, as well as custom CDMO services, we’re shaping the future of health worldwide.
Our strength lies in our people—a team of over 4,200 professionals across 13 state-of-the-art facilities in Italy, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Israel, Mexico, and India. Together, we innovate, solve problems, and deliver excellence. Join us and be part of a mission that transforms lives.
Job Description
Are you a passionate scientist with a strong background in organic chemistry and peptide process development? Join our innovative team at our state-of-the art Global R&D Centre, where your expertise will contribute to the development of life-changing therapies.
🌟 Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Be Doing:
📚 Literature & Patent Research
Diving deep into scientific literature and patents—gathering insights on specific molecules or synthetic steps to support Lead Selection and Route Scouting (LSR).
🧬 Peptide Synthesis & Characterization
Using both Solid and Liquid Phase Peptide Synthesis (SPPS) techniques, develop and synthesize peptides. Then characterizing them using LC-MS, NMR, and HPLC to ensure purity and sequence accuracy.
🧪 Analytical Techniques & Quality Control
From MALDI-TOF to spectroscopy, a range of analytical tools to identify compounds and maintain strict quality control and to make sure it’s all documented with precision.
🧠 Strategic Chemistry
Designing and executing synthetic strategies for complex molecules is both a challenge and a passion. It involves a deep understanding of protecting groups, coupling agents, and the core principles of peptide chemistry.
📋 Compliance & Clean Lab Practices
To follow GLP and GMP standards to the letter, ensuring a clean, safe, and organized lab environment that supports high-quality research.
🌟 Technical Competencies:
- Focus on peptide synthesis, literature search, developing and analyzing peptides (using LC-MS, and NMR), and its characterization.
- Must have handled Peptide Synthesizers (Manual/Automatic), Purification Using Preparative HPLC, Lyophilizer and must be aware about Membrane filtration process.
- Broader scope including technology development, cross-functional collaboration, and process optimization.
Qualifications
We’re looking for candidates with a strong academic background and hands-on industry experience in organic chemistry and process development. The ideal candidate will have:
- M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry with a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant industrial experience
OR - Ph.D. in Chemistry with at least 1-2 years of experience in process development and scale-up.
In addition to academic credentials, we value:
- Sound knowledge of organic chemistry, Spectroscopy, Drug Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance
- ICH Guidelines and IP understanding
- Good experimental hand & Scale-up knowledge
- Innovative thinking & excellent observance
- Problem Solving Ability
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration within & with other functions
- Effective communication & Presentation skills
- Planning & Organization
Additional Information
Make Your Mark with TAPI
Your journey with TAPI is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on global health. If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, we’re excited to welcome you to our team. Together, let’s shape the future of pharmaceuticals. Apply on top of this page and our talent acquisition team will be in touch soon!