Senior Specialist, Compound Management

The Senior Specialist Compound Management is responsible for the receipt registration storage tracking preparation and distribution of chemical and biological samples that support Decipheras drug discovery programs. This hands-on laboratory role serves as a critical partner to research teams by ensuring sample integrity inventory accuracy timely request fulfillment and complete documentation. The successful candidate will collaborate across Chemistry Biology IT Facilities/EHS CROs and external partners to support efficient research operations and advance discovery programs.

What Youll Do

• Manage the receipt registration storage tracking and inventory of compounds intermediates CRO materials and DMSO stock solutions to ensure sample integrity and traceability.
• Prepare weigh aliquot solubilize and dispense compounds while fulfilling requests for internal research teams and external collaborators with accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate compound shipments and sample distribution activities including labeling documentation and communication with CROs and research partners.
• Maintain and support compound management databases inventory systems and informatics workflows while ensuring accurate recordkeeping and data integrity.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes enhance system capabilities and develop SOPs work instructions and workflow documentation.
• Partner with research IT Facilities/EHS and external stakeholders to support safe compliant and efficient laboratory operations.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Biochemistry Biology or another related scientific discipline.
• 3 years of experience in compound management sample management laboratory operations CRO environments or research within the biotechnology pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to effectively manage samples inventories documentation and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience with sample weighing solution preparation aliquoting inventory management tracking and laboratory documentation.
• Experience working with scientific databases LIMS inventory management platforms or compound registration systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across scientific technical operational and external partner groups.
• Commitment to laboratory safety data integrity accurate documentation and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree concentration in Chemistry Analytical Chemistry or a closely related chemical science.
• Experience in compound management within a biotechnology pharmaceutical or CRO environment.
• Experience improving compound management workflows laboratory systems data migration efforts or process documentation.
• Working knowledge of chemical safety hazardous materials handling OSHA requirements and laboratory compliance practices.
• Ability to identify operational challenges propose practical solutions and support the successful adoption of new processes and systems.

Additional Information :

Deciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $93000 - $128000. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors including but not limited to depth of experience education skillset overall performance and location.

Deciphera believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Decipheras competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus a long-term incentive plan a full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans (if applicable).

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

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 to 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 making all hiring decisions and other employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis.

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