Organic Chemist

🚨 NOW HIRING | Organic Chemist / Research Scientist 🧪

About the Role

BioTech Ventures is a US based custom synthesis laboratory and life sciences company focused on developing novel, research-only pharmacological active molecules for pre-clinical research.

Our work supports scientific research into mechanisms of neuroplasticity restoration and reward pathway regulation.

We are seeking a hands-on organic chemist to lead the computational and synthetic development work under the direct supervision of the Chief Scientific Officer.

The role involves heavy use of retrosynthesis tools, quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) modeling for activity prediction, synthesis of prioritized compounds, characterization, and generation of high-quality data to support research objectives.

This is a high-impact, research-intensive position focused on advancing novel platform development through computational design and hands-on synthesis.

This is a unique opportunity to combine molecular design, QSAR modeling, and advanced organic synthesis to help advance an novel research platform.

Position Highlights

📍 Scottsdale, AZ (Mayo Clinic Discovery Oasis Wet Lab)

💼 Full-Time Contractor (3–6 months with potential full-time conversion)

💰 $65–$75/hour (DOE)

📅 Immediate Opening

What You'll Do

• Utilize retrosynthesis software to design and optimize synthetic routes

• Perform QSAR modeling and computational compound prioritization

• Execute multi-step organic synthesis

• Characterize compounds using NMR, MS, and HPLC

• Prepare samples for downstream in vitro research

• Collaborate directly with the Chief Scientific Officer

• Maintain high-quality research documentation and laboratory compliance

Qualifications

✔ PhD in Organic Chemistry preferred (exceptional MS candidates with 5 years of relevant industry experience will be considered)

✔ Strong background in multi-step synthesis, purification, and characterization

✔ Experience with computational chemistry, retrosynthesis, or QSAR is highly desirable

✔ Excellent laboratory documentation and problem-solving skills

✔ Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on novel platform development at Mayo Clinic Scottsdale

Campus with direct access to core facilities.

• Clear technical leadership from the Chief Scientific Officer with focused scope of work.

• Competitive hourly rate and potential for long-term engagement.

• Collaborative, mission-driven environment advancing research tools for major unmet needs in neuroplasticity and reward pathway regulation.

Preferred Experience

• Natural products chemistry

• Linker or conjugation chemistry

• Modular chemistry platforms

• Patent and peer review publications or publication-quality research

📧 Apply: contact@bio-ventures.com or DM

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