Medicinal Chemist – Principal Scientist (Santiago de Compostela, Spain)

Celtarys; Valencia; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Una empresa innovadora en biotecnología busca un Químico Medicinal – Científico Principal con un PhD. Esta emocionante posición implica liderar proyectos de investigación para desarrollar sondas fluorescentes y compuestos bioactivos multifuncionales. El candidato ideal tendrá experiencia en química medicinal, diseño de moléculas y síntesis orgánica. Trabajará en un entorno flexible y colaborativo, integrándose en un equipo joven y comprometido. Si estás listo para contribuir a la ciencia y abrir nuevas líneas de investigación en una empresa en crecimiento, esta es tu oportunidad.

Servicios

Ambiente de trabajo flexible

Oportunidad de liderar nuevas líneas de investigación

Equipo joven y comprometido

Tecnología patentada única

Formación

• 2 años de experiencia como postdoctorado en química medicinal.
• Conocimientos profundos sobre la interacción molécula / objetivo.

Responsabilidades

• Liderar y coordinar proyectos de investigación para el desarrollo de sondas fluorescentes.
• Colaborar con colegas de química y biología en proyectos multidisciplinarios.

Conocimientos

Química medicinal

Diseño de moléculas

Síntesis orgánica

Purificación y caracterización de biomoléculas

Resolución de problemas

Educación

Doctorado en Química Medicinal

Herramientas

NMR

HPLC

Espectrometría de masas

Descripción del empleo

Celtarys Research is currently hiring a Medicinal Chemist – Principal Scientist PhD.

Celtarys Research, an early-stage biotech company based in Santiago de Compostela (Spain), which develops and commercializes fluorescence-based innovative chemical tools to improve drug discovery, is looking for a PhD with expertise in Medicinal Chemistry.

She / He will be responsible for the conceptualization, design, and execution of internal development projects, funded projects, and custom development of unique fluorescent probes for specific targets of interest through the application of Celtarys Technology.

We are looking for:

A PhD in Medicinal Chemistry with:

• 2 years’ experience as Post doc.

Extensive and accredited experience in (in order of relevance):

• Knowledge of medicinal chemistry basis and approaches to modify molecules structures to improve their bioactivity;
• Understanding of molecule / target interaction principles and modes;
• Deep understanding of the biological data related to the compounds developed to incorporate them into new designs and/or potential refinement of molecular probes leading to successful experimental outcomes;
• Independent design of new molecules able to interact with specific targets of interest;
• Organic synthesis: full autonomy in design and realization of multipstep synthesis (also more than 6-7 steps) for the obtention of complex molecular structure with specific restrictions in terms of stability (such as fluorophores, biomolecules derivatives, etc.);
• Strong and wide knowledge of biomolecules and small molecules purification and characterization approaches;
• Strong independence, problem solving, troubleshooting skills, and proven ability to lead research projects;

Responsible and goal-oriented professional, able to integrate into a multidisciplinary team and work in a competitive environment, dealing with multiple projects and client deadlines.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate the conceptualization, design, and execution of research projects for the development of fluorescent probes and other bioactive polyfunctional compounds.
• Manage projects assigned and clients' scientific requests;
• Learn and apply state-of-the-art enabling technologies, specifically related to molecular design and organic synthesis (e.g., NMR, HPLC, mass spectrometry, etc.).
• Disciplined decision making, strategic thinking, and creative problem solving;
• Collaborate with chemistry and biology department colleagues locally and throughout our collaborating research groups, companies, and entities.
• Present ideas and results internally to discuss possible issues/solutions and alternatives.

We offer:

The opportunity to open and lead new research lines within a growing innovative company.

Working within a young and committed team, with a sound scientific base and a unique patented technology.

Fixed competitive salary according to the experience and capabilities of the candidate.

Full-time position and flexible working environment.