Research Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

1 week ago


Stanford, United States Stanford University Full time

**SCHOOL/UNIT DESCRIPTION**:
**Sarafan ChEM-H is a new interdisciplinary institute focused on connecting Chemistry, Engineering, and Medicine for Human Health. The institute was founded as a joint venture of the Schools of Medicine, Engineering, and Humanities and Sciences. The proximity of world-class biologists, chemists, engineers, and clinicians at Stanford presents a unique opportunity to study human biology at a molecular level, to translate this knowledge into groundbreaking products and services that promote healthy living, and to educate a new cadre of “physician-scientist-engineers” who will lead a rapidly evolving industry.**

**Our VPDoR Diversity Journey**:

- We create a hub of innovation through the power of diversity of disciplines and people.
- We provide equitable access and opportunity to all members of the community in order to do their best work, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- We listen to and value all colleagues who bring diverse perspectives to the advancement and development of a respectful community.
- We promote a culture of belonging, equity, and safety.
- We embed these values in excellence of education, research, and operation.

***:
**The Medicinal Chemistry Knowledge Center at Stanford ChEM-H is seeking a Research Scientist to join our team exploring a wide variety of small molecule therapeutics. You will perform and support complex lab experiments working independently to support various research projects. Your work will focus primarily on providing the design and synthesis of small molecules for biochemical and biological evaluation. In addition, you would be expected to manage chemists at CRO’s and function as a project leader. This work will contribute to several projects ongoing in the lab that are focused on developing novel therapeutics as part of Stanford’s Innovative Medicines Accelerator. Are you capable, interested in performing essential functions and activities involved in defined research projects, and able to independently conduct and analyze experiments? Then help us to forge a new generation of small molecule therapeutics from bench to bedside.**

**CORE DUTIES**:

- Support scientific and research programs related to area of specialization; analyze data, monitor and oversee experimental process, and design and develop prototypes, specialized equipment, and/or systems.
- Modify, repair, and troubleshoot complex equipment and experimental systems.
- Prepare and review drawings, material lists, requisitions, job orders, engineering change requests, and other documents associated with development, fabrication, assembly, installations, and testing.
- Coordinate and work on scientific or engineering installations; plan and execute various phases of an operation, oversee schedule of equipment operations, and supervise routine maintenance.
- Acquire and maintain tools, equipment, and chemicals associated with experimental or engineering projects.
- Maintain documentation related to research studies and protocols, and perform administrative duties related to equipment and systems associated with research or engineering projects, as assigned.
- Liaise between researchers, students, technical staff, scientists, vendors, and other university staff; serve as a resource, providing training and practical guidance.
- Oversee the work of technicians and other staff associated with the group/projects, and provide guidance to technicians, operators, and others working in particular scientific or engineering function area.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:
**Education & Experience**:
Associate degree or certificate of completion in a related engineering or related scientific discipline, or three years of equivalent work experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Experience with data analysis, experimental process, design, and development of prototypes, equipment, and/or systems related to area of specialization.
- Ability to write clear documentation, perform administrative duties, and research protocol maintenance related to research studies and/or scientific/engineering projects.
- Ability to interpret and determine validity of data and check own work.
- Ability to communicate, liaise, and work with staff, students, faculty, and outside vendors.
- Ability to effectively supervise and train a diverse work staff.

**Preferred experience and qualifications**:

- BSc or MSc in Chemistry, with a focus on synthetic organic chemistry.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in drug discovery.
- Experience with NMR and LC-MS analysis of small molecules
- Knowledge of in vitro biochemical, biological and ADME assays
- Experience with laboratory safety and management of chemical inventory

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**:

- Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, grasp



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