Associate Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

ROLE SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated synthetic chemist who will contribute to the Medicinal Chemistry Department located Boulder, CO. As part of this group, the successful applicant will contribute through innovative synthetic chemistry to the delivery of clinical candidates.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, troubleshoot and optimize synthetic routes, including modular routes for rapid analog generation and efficient scalable routes for preclinical candidates, based on discussions with supervisor and team members

• Employ enabled routes to synthesize medicinal chemistry targets in singleton or parallel format

• Build effective partnerships with outsourcing points of contact, analytical, technology, pharmaceutical sciences and process chemistry groups, to efficiently execute synthetic deliverables

• Actively participate in discussions and present results in chemistry team meetings

• Adhere to all safety, scientific record keeping, and compliance requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

• Solid knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry reaction mechanisms and reactivity

• Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) with supervisor and project team members

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Academic research experience in organic chemistry

• Experience in multi-step synthetic targets

• Experience in silica gel compound purification

• Experience in compound characterization with proton NMR

Please submit your resume and optional cover letter and 1 page research summary.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

• Eligible for employee referral bonus

For roles based in Colorado:

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $49,400 to $82,400. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 7.5% of the base salary. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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