Senior Scientist, Chemistry

Specific Responsibilities

• Act as an expert in the laboratory, executing on program and chemistry strategy.
• Develop and use innovative synthetic, medicinal chemistry and/or chemical biology problem-solving skills with analysis of data sets to build structure-activity relationships.
• Design, synthesize, purify, and characterize drug candidates and/or chemical probes in target identification and validation, hit-to-lead, and lead optimization programs.
• Provide scientific mentoring and technical training of team members.
• Establish an external scientific presence, including significant scientific publications and presentations.

• B.S. in chemistry, chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, or a related field with at least 7 years of experience; or M.S. with at least 4 years; or Ph.D. in a related field (to be received by Summer 2026).

• Prior experience in methodology/catalysis, total synthesis, chemical biology, bioconjugate chemistry, peptide synthesis, and/or physical organic chemistry.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.

• Adaptability
• Chemical Synthesis
• Chromatography
• Collaborative Communications
• Creative Thinking
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Motivation Management
• Organic Chemistry
• Organic Synthesis
• Peptide Synthesis
• Spectroscopy
• Technical Training

• Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable)
• medical/dental/vision
• retirement (401(k))
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate/sick days