Research Scientist

7 days ago

GondrecourtleChâteau, Grand Est, United States University of Minnesota Full time
About the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled Research Scientist to join our team at the University of Minnesota. As a key member of our Medicinal Chemistry department, you will be responsible for performing peptide and small molecule solid-phase organic synthesis, including HF cleavage reactions. Your expertise in RP-HPLC purification and analytical characterizations, including analytical RP-HPLC and HR-Mass Spec analysis, will be essential in driving our research forward.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performing peptide and small molecule solid-phase organic synthesis, including HF cleavage reactions
  • RP-HPLC purification and analytical characterizations, including analytical RP-HPLC and HR-Mass Spec analysis
  • Lab Management: ordering supplies and chemicals, book/record keeping, chemical inventory, general organization, preparing for laboratory inspections, ensuring lab stock solutions and general supplies are available
  • Assisting in the writing of technical reports and articles for publication
  • Keeping appropriate laboratory records, detailed record keeping with weekly updates, preparation of reports, presenting results, and working with technicians, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or related Organic synthesis field or related education and work experience to equal four years
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as computer literacy (proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work independently, reliable and self-motivated
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work in a high-paced environment
  • Attentiveness to details, highly organized and initiative driven, excellent organization and communication skills are essential

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Laboratory experience performing solid phase synthesis (SPS) and RP-HPLC purification
About the Department

The Medicinal Chemistry department is a dynamic and multifaceted scientific discipline dedicated to the improvement of human health through research that leads to the design and development of safe and effective therapeutic, diagnostic, and environmental agents. Our department is part of the College of Pharmacy and University health sciences, which house nationally and internationally acclaimed programs in the areas of biochemistry, neuroscience, pharmacology, virology, immunology, cancer biology, structural biology, and drug delivery.

We are committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
  • Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Scholarship
  • Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • University HSA contributions
  • Disability and employer-paid life insurance
  • Employee wellbeing program
  • Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
  • Financial counseling services
  • Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
  • Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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