Serina Therapeutics, Inc Senior Research and Development Chemist

Position: Senior R&D Chemist

Job Details

Serina Therapeutics is seeking a PhD-level Senior Research and Development Chemist to join our dynamic Chemistry team. This full-time position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chemist eager to make an impact in the field of pharmaceutical development. This role will report to Senior Vice President CMC & Formulation in the Chemistry department. Position is on-site full-time based in Huntsville AL.

The Senior Research and Development Chemist will lead and execute advanced research initiatives to develop innovative synthetic and polymer chemistry. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in organic chemistry route scouting ensure compliance with industry standards and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct novel organic and polymer chemistries to support and build the companys proprietary polymer platform and pipeline.
2. Develop scaleable synthetic processes that could eventually lead to commercialization.
3. Characterize solve problems and interpret analytical data obtained from instrumentation such as HPLC GC MALDI and NMR.
4. Maintain chemistry laboratory and inventories in accordance with good laboratory procedures.
5. Partner with management on research findings and propose suggestions for next steps.
6. Maintains a current knowledge of latest technology and scientific trends.
7. Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders addressing technical challenges and ensuring timely delivery of materials.
8. Prepare analyze and report on key research and development metrics identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
9. Develop implement and maintain systems procedures and protocols to ensure adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines.
10. Assist with internal and external audits ensuring all research and development practices comply with statutory and industry requirements.
11. Address and resolve escalated technical issues from both internal and external sources.

This job description provides a general overview of the Senior Research and Development Chemist role and its key responsibilities. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks skills responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Responsibilities and expectations may evolve over time based on organizational needs.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

1. A minimum of a Ph.D. in Organic or Polymer Chemistry from an accredited University.
2. A minimum of 2 years of post-doctoral experience in academia or industry. Experience in a GMP environment is a plus.
3. Must have proven track record of scientific accomplishments either in the form of publications or patents.
4. Knowledge of use of PC software such as Microsoft Excel and Word; and ChemDraw is strongly desired.
5. Advanced analytical knowledge by having used instruments like the NMR GC and HPLC.
6. Must have excellent communication skills (written and oral) and the ability to participate in a team environment. Experience in writing scientific documents is important.
7. Physical Requirements: Performance of tasks essential to the job function may require the employee to work directly with handle or otherwise come into contact with chemicals or pharmaceutical agents. Employees must be able to wear respiratory protection (filtering face piece ½ face full-face or powered air purifying respirator supplied air or self-contained breathing apparatus) for certain tasks essential to the job function.
8. Some travel up to 10% to manufacturing sites is expected.
9. Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
10. Proficiency in laboratory equipment and software relevant to R&D processes.
11. Detail-oriented with an ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Compensation

Compensation for this role will be competitive and commensurate with addition to a base salary this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

Benefits

As a valued member of the Serina Therapeutics team you may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health well-being and work-life balance. Benefits may include medical dental and vision coverage paid time off and retirement savings plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Serina Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Serina Therapeutics expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on any of the aforementioned characteristics. We are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace and we welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to join our team. If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process please contact Serina Therapeuticss Human Resources Department at

About the Company

Serina is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a pipeline of wholly owned drug product candidates to treat neurological diseases and other indications. Serinas POZ Platform provides the potential to improve the integrated efficacy and safety profile of multiple modalities including small molecules RNA-based therapeutics and antibody-based drug conjugates (ADCs). Our lead product candidate SER-252 for advanced Parkinsons disease is anticipated to enter clinical trials in the fourth quarter of 2025. Our follow-on candidate SER-270 for Tardive dyskinesia is anticipated to enter IND enabling studies in the fourth quarter of 2025. Serina is headquartered in Huntsville Alabama on the campus of the HudsonAlpha Institute of Biotechnology.

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