Medicinal Chemist Needs Ayurveda Private Limited

About Needs Ayurveda Private Limited

Job Description

A medicinal chemist is a scientist who designs, synthesizes, and optimizes chemical compounds for use as drugs. They play a crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry, working to discover new drugs, improve existing ones, and develop more efficient manufacturing processes. 
Key Responsibilities:

    Drug Discovery and Design:
    Medicinal chemists use their knowledge of organic chemistry, pharmacology, and drug design principles to design and synthesize novel chemical compounds with potential therapeutic effects. 

Optimization of Lead Compounds:
They modify existing compounds to improve their potency, selectivity, and pharmacokinetic properties (how the body processes the drug). 
Synthesis and Purification:
They synthesize new compounds in the lab, purify them, and characterize their structure using various analytical techniques. 
Collaboration and Communication:
Medicinal chemists work closely with biologists, pharmacologists, and other scientists to conduct research, interpret data, and advance drug development projects. 
Data Analysis and Reporting:
They analyze experimental data, write reports, and present their findings to colleagues and collaborators. 
Maintaining a Safe Work Environment:
Ensuring the safety of themselves and others in the lab is a priority, following all relevant guidelines and protocols.