Senior Scientist I, Chemistry
Senior Scientist I, Chemistry
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Job Description
The Senior Scientist I Chemistry will work in the drug discovery team to enhance the company pipeline of drugs to treat human diseases. The successful candidate will be an experienced PhD chemist/medicinal chemist with 1 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. This position will report to the Principal Investigator (Chemistry) and is located in our state-of-the-art research facility near the University of Kansas in Lawrence Kansas.
What Youll Do:
Contribute scientifically and intellectually to Deciphera kinase inhibitor discovery programs especially in the area of medicinal chemistry
Design and implement synthetic routes to prepare proprietary small molecules for biological testing in assigned projects
Track structure activity relationships and optimizing potency selectivity and pharmaceutical properties of small molecules for research programs
Manage interdisciplinary engagement with others in the organization and with various CROs in the areas of kinase inhibitor switch control technology structure-based drug design kinase biochemistry kinase cellular biology and pharmacology/pharmaceutics
Generate reports and presentations as required by the organization and providing input on intellectual property activities
Adhere to corporate policies including safety FDA compliance and regulatory matters
Values other people and promotes the welfare of the organization and colleagues
Qualifications :
Ph.D. in organic or medicinal chemistry with 1 years of industrial or post-doctoral experience in synthetic organic chemistry / drug discovery or equivalent experience
High level of creativity and productivity with strong synthetic chemistry problem solving skills
Demonstrated excellence in organic synthesis conversant with the current literature
In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with a wide range of techniques in synthesis purification and spectroscopic characterization of novel compounds (NMR LC-MS HPLC etc.)
Experience using the concepts and tools of structure-based drug design
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of cross-functional team and maintain effective working relationships
Effective oral and scientific/technical writing communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office applications is required
Additional Information :
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and annual bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match and more.
- Generous parental leave and family planning benefits.
- Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Apply Now: Join us in our mission to improve the lives of people with cancer. Apply today to become a part of our dynamic team!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION
Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements we invite you complete the confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially. We are committed to make all hiring decisions and other employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
