Research Scientist, Organic Chemist

1 month ago


Pittsburgh, United States GQR Full time

Title: Research Scientist; Organic Chemist, Medicinal Chemistry

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, onsite Monday through Friday

Local candidates are strongly preferred

Status: 6 month contract with potential of extension, or full-time conversion

Compensation: $70,000 to 80,000 per year depending on experience.


This role does require experience in industry. Experience in academia alone will not be sufficient .


This is a full-time contract position located in Pittsburgh, PA reporting to a senior scientist.

This research scientist in the Medicinal Chemistry Research team will use organic synthetic methodology to prepare drug candidates as part of our drug discovery research organization.


The successful applicant will possess the following personal qualifications, with the ability to articulate examples of key achievements and characteristics:

  • Excellent listening, speaking, and writing skills
  • Effective problem-solving skills and behaviors
  • Collaborative skills, including respect for alternate views
  • A commitment to goals, a sense of urgency in fulfilling ambitious objectives, with high personal performance standards and self-accountability


Responsibilities:

  • In collaboration with a Senior Scientist, implement the synthesis of small-molecule organic compounds as drug candidates that target unmet medical needs
  • Maintain an accurate and up-to-date electronic notebook
  • Participate in group, project team and departmental research meetings
  • Work in a highly dynamic and team-oriented manner with Medicinal Chemistry and Biology team members to execute discovery programs with ambitious goals


Qualifications:

  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree in chemistry
  • Relevant laboratory/work experience preferred
  • Experience working in an organic synthesis laboratory preferred


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