Research Scientist, Synthetic Technologies
Job in
Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02140, USA
Listed on 2026-08-30
Listing for:
Scorpion Therapeutics
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-30
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Pharmaceutical Science/ Research, Drug Discovery, Medicinal Chemist, Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Independently, effectively, and safely conduct task-oriented synthesis and purification from milligram to multi-gram scale.
- Anticipate potential synthetic pitfalls and proactively develop alternative routes/conditions.
- Explore and deploy innovative, cutting-edge synthetic methods to construct pharmaceutically relevant building blocks and drug substances.
- Interact globally with internal and external chemistry teams to ensure seamless collaboration.
- Perform structural and stereochemical elucidation.
- Adhere to laboratory safety policies and practices.
The Role (Qualifications)
- BS or MS in synthetic organic chemistry with 2–5 years of postgraduate experience (not a PhD-level position).
- Strong working knowledge and practical experience in synthetic organic methodology, multi-step preparation of drug substances, and synthetic problem-solving.
- Excellent observational, organizational, data management, and documentation skills.
- Enthusiasm for development of green and sustainable synthesis methods (preferred).
- Outstanding communication skills to proactively collaborate with medicinal chemistry teams.
- Salary range: $81,200–$150,800 per year (final based on skills/experience; reviewed periodically).
- Performance-based cash incentive; potential eligibility for annual equity awards.
- Comprehensive US benefits package (health/life/disability, 401(k) with match) and generous time off (vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves).
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