6 month extendable CONTRACT

$35 - $45 per hr

Onsite in Redwood City

*NO PhD level candidates for this level*

Looking for a Medicinal Chemist with 1 - 2 years of experience - Ideally in Biotech or pharma

Responsibilities:

• 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 Skills, Experience and Education:

• B.S. degree in Chemistry with 1-3 years of research experience in the chemical industry, or an M.S. in Chemistry with 1 year of research experience in the chemical industry; a focus on organic synthesis, the total synthesis of natural products, and/or methodology development is required.
• Experience in designing, executing, and troubleshooting synthetic procedures and synthesis routes is required.
• Experience with organic synthesis analytical techniques (NMR, HPLC, mass spectrometry) is highly preferred.
• A strong mechanistic understanding of organic chemistry is highly preferred.
• Experience with synthetic planning databases (i.e. SciFinder and Reaxys) is preferred.
• Exhibits strong written and verbal communication skills to work with cross-functional teams beyond chemistry.
• Possesses a high attention to detail and the ability to multi-task, to be efficient and well-organized, and to work collaboratively as a team player with a passion for science.
• Adaptive to a fast-paced interdisciplinary environment with a strong desire to further develop synthetic and medicinal chemistry skills and to strengthen future career prospects in the pharmaceutical industry or academia.

Preferred Skills, Experience and Education:

• Experience with organic synthesis analytical techniques (NMR, HPLC, mass spectrometry) is highly preferred.
• A strong mechanistic understanding of organic chemistry is highly preferred.
• Experience with synthetic planning databases (i.e. SciFinder and Reaxys) is preferred.