Information Scientist, Markush

About the Role

ACS-I India is looking for freshers as well as 1-2 years experienced Organic Chemists to apply scientific expertise, analytical skills, problem-solving capabilities, and relevant language skills to help build CAS’s world-class collection of Markush structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, collect, and curate valuable chemical structure data disclosed in patent publications.
• Leverage scientific and technical knowledge to extract key insights and build the CAS Content Collection.
• Capture Markush structures, which represent a way to claim a broad range of chemical compounds in a patent using a generic structure with variable groups.
• Provide scientific and content knowledge, capabilities, insights, and solutions for other CAS functions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• MSc in organic chemistry or related scientific field.
• Moderate level of technical acumen and willingness to learn specific scientific computer programs.
• Advanced problem-solving and logic skills.
• Excellent scientific reading comprehension and writing skills.
• Strong learning aptitude, including the ability to quickly learn and apply complex scientific concepts, policies, and technology tools.
• Ability to apply learnings to new situations and glean relevant insights.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Solutions focused on continuous improvement and growth.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Aptitude and interest for learning and using various web-based and/or proprietary computer applications (including video conferencing, instant messaging, and document sharing software).
• Ability to proactively collaborate, communicate, and share knowledge with peers.
• Strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Japanese, Korean, German and/or Russian language skill is desired, but not required.
• Experience with patents is desired.