Research Assistant, Senior, WCNDD
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Job Location:
Nashville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
- Design and synthesize target molecules with minimal supervision
- Record and interpret analytical data (LCMS NMR etc)
- Interpret SAR data and incorporate DMPK data into future ligand design
- Contribute to research so as to merit serving as author or co-author on research publications
- Contribute to a fully functioning discovery team with strong communication skills and in some cases supervise or mentor junior chemists
- Be open to collaboration and interaction within the VCNDD team (DMPK pharmacologists and behavioral scientists) and also other collaborators outside of VCNDD
- Implement creative and productive medicinal chemistry practices that progress the project
- Capable of multi-tasking several scaffolds within the same project but also open to handling scale-ups for other projects
- Highly motivated individual with the ability to go above and beyond the job description to complete the task
- Looks for opportunities to volunteer or help others within the VCNDD (i.e. proactive)
- Provides a friendly demeanor polite positive attitude and enjoys coming to work
Education and Certifications:
- A Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education is necessary.
- A degree in chemistry biochemistry or organic chemistry or similar field from an accredited institution of higher education is highly preferred.
Experience and Skills:
- BS (3-5 years of experience) MS (2-4 years of experience) or PhD (0-5 years of experience) in Medicinal Chemistry or related field
- Experience in a major pharmaceutical company or comparable academic drug discovery institute with a preference for experience in CNS drug discovery medicinal chemistry.
- Ability to work in a team-based organization is preferred.
- Ability to clearly communicate research results ideas and concerns is preferred
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
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