Research Associate - Enzyme Chemist

Job Title: Research Associate - Enzyme ChemistLocation: Dholka, Near Ahmedabad, GujaratJob Type: Full-Time Company: Cadila Pharmaceutical Ltd.Key Responsibility• Screen commercial and in-house enzymes for specific transformations (e.g., ester hydrolysis, ketone reduction).• Study enzyme stability, recyclability and immobilization methods.• Optimize reaction conditions (pH, co-solvent, temperature and cofactor).• Work with analytical scientist for monitoring conversions & enantiomer excess.• Screen chiral ligands, transition metal catalysts for asymmetric hydrogenation, oxidation or coupling reactions.• Optimize catalytic loading and selectivity.• Work on synthesis of novel ligands or catalyst precursors if required.• Collaborate with process chemists for route improvement.• Prepare reports on catalytic performance & scalability.• Collaborate with process chemists to implement enzymatic steps.

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