- Design and execute complex chemical syntheses to deliver high quality molecules for biological assays to advance discovery programs from hit identification through development candidate nomination
- Analyze, interpret and visualize scientific data
- Report progress of scientific findings to supervisor and chemistry team
- Employ safe laboratory practices and operate in a team environment
- Implement new technologies as directed to enhance productivity and efficiency across the chemistry department
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Model Values and contribute to scientific excellence within Discovery Chemistry
- Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry
- M.S. in synthetic organic chemistry plus 3+ years' experience
- Preferably, chemistry experience in biotech/pharma and/or postdoctoral research; ideally, with a record of key contributions to projects enabling completion or progression through key milestones
- Expertise in synthetic organic chemistry and proficiency in synthesis of small molecules
- Awareness of medicinal chemistry principles and related disciplines
- Experience in use of relevant laboratory equipment (e.g., LCMS, HPLC, Flash Chromatography, NMR, microwave)
- Demonstrated ability to resolve key scientific challenges using available information and technical expertise
- Expertise in the interpretation, analysis, documentation, and presentation of key findings
- Ability to work within a team of laboratory scientists to achieve program objectives
- Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to communicate technical and cross-functional data to team members and program leaders
Synthetic Chemist - Durham, United States - Beacon Hill
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Overall Job Summary:
Reporting to Director of Discovery Chemistry, the Synthetic Chemist will serve as a member of chemistry project teams, contributing through synthetic and medicinal chemistry to advance projects from hit identification through nomination of development candidates. This role will exist within a culture of scientific excellence, rigorous innovation, collaboration, and teamwork. This individual will have a track record of scientific achievement and laboratory experience equivalent to or beyond the doctoral degree.
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