Analytical Chemist
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Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will maintain a high level of productivity in the laboratory setting, demonstrate the ability to resolve organic synthesis challenges effectively, and proactively seek out new information in the literature and incorporate this into workflow.
• Important skills include the ability to conduct air- and moisture sensitive reactions on mg scale, expertise in routine purification methods such as flash chromatography and preparative HPLC, and the ability to interpret NMR and MS spectroscopic data.
• Scientists are expected to keep accurate and up-to-date records, including an electronic notebook that documents research according to Client policies, and to demonstrate a high degree of responsibility in maintaining safe laboratory practices and scientific standards.
• Collaborations with functional and technical experts across disciplines will be required to facilitate scientific achievement.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry with 5+ years' experience, or PhD required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical labs preferred .
• Background in infectious disease research would be a plus .
• Facility with molecular modelling packages such as Schrodinger, MOE, or Cresset and data analysis tools such as Spotfire or Star drop would be beneficial but is not required.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.