Research Scientist I - San Diego, CA, United States - RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES, LLC

Description

Principal Scientist, Peptide Protein Chemistry
Principal Scientist, Peptide Protein Chemistry

This BioPharma is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.

We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. *Seeking a highly motivated and talented peptide chemistry leader to join our new discovery peptide research group.

Your expert synthetic knowledge and proven design and synthetic accomplishments will enable you to have significant impact on Company's projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career and help discover peptide therapeutics of the future.
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Lead projects and teams towards agreed upon goals, ultimately working towards clinical candidate peptide nomination
Independent data-driven optimization of peptide SAR
Effective communication of scientific rationale, results and interpretation at project, team and departmental meetings, contributing to strategic discussions.
Future management of more junior scientists
PhD in organic chemistry, or related field, with at least 5 subsequent years of experience in an industrial setting

• Proficient in all aspects of modern peptide synthesis, protein bioconjugation, peptide and protein purification and analysis
• Strong understanding of peptide and protein structure and associated biophysical techniques to assess structure, stability and behavior in solution
• Motivated to maintain a strong laboratory presence along with design and planning activities
• Assimilates data and research findings outside of our co. for application to new scientific projects
• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated ability working with / recommending a variety of laboratory equipment/tools
• Excellent computer, communications, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency

position is located in San Diego, CA and includes competitive base salary, bonus, full benefits and a full relocation (robust relocation package including help with real estate, temporary housing and extra financial bonus)
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