Sr Associate Scientist I or II, Medicinal Chemistry
$84,000–$120,000 year
On-site · San Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
This laboratory-based Associate Scientist position focuses on designing, synthesizing, purifying, and characterizing chemical compounds using advanced analytical techniques. Candidates must have strong expertise in organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and hands-on experience in the drug discovery process. Responsibilities include optimizing reaction conditions, collaborating on parallel chemistry experiments, analyzing biological and ADME-PK data, and leveraging machine learning insights in the design-make-test cycle. Strong communication skills for presenting results are essential.
Required Qualifications
- BS in Chemistry with 5+ years experience (pharma/biotech) or MS in Chemistry with 3+ years experience (pharma/biotech)
- Proven skills in multi-step organic synthesis, reaction optimization, SAR analysis, and scientific presentation
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative research environment
Desired Qualifications
- Prior exposure to high-throughput experimentation
- Familiarity with ADME-PK principles
- 5+ years of experience contributing to drug discovery projects
- Experience with molecular modeling and structure-based drug design
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