Postdoctoral Researcher, Synthetic Chemistry | PostDoc Synthesechemie * - Roche Mannheim

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Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Oct 12, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This Postdoctoral Researcher role in Synthetic Chemistry, based in Mannheim, offers a crucial entry point into Roche Diagnostics via a temporary staffing arrangement, with a clear focus on eventual direct takeover. The core responsibilities involve overseeing experiments and production batches, particularly the manufacture of organic chemical substances at the pilot plant scale. Day-to-day tasks include optimizing reaction parameters, testing process stability, and rigorously documenting and interpreting results. A key part of the role is assessing production deviations, coordinating troubleshooting efforts, and contributing significantly to safety and quality documentation, including risk analyses. Candidates should ideally hold a Doctorate in Organic Synthetic Chemistry, though experienced Master's graduates are also considered. Fluency in German is essential for effective communication with production staff, complemented by good English skills for documentation and meetings. This position is ideal for a proactive chemist seeking to apply high-level synthetic expertise in a dynamic industrial setting.

Required Skills

Education

Doctorate (PhD) in Chemistry (preferably Organic Synthetic Chemistry) preferred; Master's Degree in Chemistry considered

Experience

  • Professional experience in Synthetic Chemistry
  • Experience in supervising experiments and production batches at production/pilot plant scale
  • Experience in assessing production deviations and coordinating troubleshooting
  • Experience in revising and developing manufacturing specifications

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Fixed-term contract; Employment via temporary staffing agency; Proactive attitude required