Senior Research Associate, Medicinal Chemistry

Senior Research Associate, Medicinal Chemistry

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Temporary Senior Research Associate in Analytical Chemistry to support small-molecule drug discovery efforts within the Integrated Discovery Research team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in analytical and preparative chromatography to purify compounds, generate high-quality analytical data, and evaluate key physicochemical properties that inform drug discovery decisions

This position offers a hands-on opportunity to work with state-of-the-art instrumentation and contribute directly to advancing innovative oncology programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain analytical and preparative LC-MS and SFC systems.
• Purify and isolate synthetic intermediates and final products using preparative HPLC and SFC methodologies.
• Perform analytical characterization and quality control testing, including LC-MS, NMR, and chiral purity assessments.
• Assist the development, optimization, and execution of physicochemical and stability assays.
• Analyze, interpret and communicate experimental results to project teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory workflows, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Support general laboratory maintenance.
  
  

Required Skills, Experience And Education

• B.S. or B.A. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of one year of post-graduation laboratory experience, including handling organic solvents and reagents.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and critical thinking abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with instrument software platforms such as Agilent, Waters, and Bruker.
• Experience supporting purification and analytical workflows in small-molecule drug discovery.