Job Details
Research Associate, Medicinal Chemistry
100% onsite - Redwood City, CA
6mth contract (conversion opportunity available / potential of extension)
Pay rate - $28 - 32/hr (MAX $33/hr)
Partnering with an Oncology focused, clinical stage organization as this incredible team grows once again, following the success of other contractor conversions.
As a key member of the Medicinal Chemistry team, you will be part of an integrated, multidisciplinary research team making significant contributions toward the discovery of important new drug candidates. Your responsibilities will include:
- Synthesizing biologically active compounds, including the design and execution of the synthetic routes, purification of final compounds, and participating in analog design.
- Planning and executing assigned experiments to support research activities and project goals.
- Recommending experimental alternatives, researching new methods and techniques from the literature and proactively seeking out other team members to identify solutions to challenges.
- Presenting research findings to the Medicinal Chemistry team and management.
- Partnering in scientific activities with other outstanding medicinal chemists and creating an environment where all ideas are heard.
Required Experience, Skills, and Education:
- B.S. degree in Chemistry with 0-2 years of industry experience, or an M.S. in Chemistry with a focus on organic synthesis, the total synthesis of natural products, and/or methodology development.
- Experience in designing, executing and troubleshooting synthetic procedures and synthesis routes.
Preferred background:
- Experience with organic synthesis analytical techniques (NMR, HPLC, mass spectrometry)
- A strong mechanistic understanding of organic chemistry
- Experience with synthetic planning databases (i.e. SciFinder and Reaxys)