Cheminformatics Scientist

Metric Bio; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative biotech firm is seeking a Cheminformatics Scientist to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing and analyzing chemical datasets, developing tools for data coordination, and applying cheminformatics techniques to enhance drug discovery efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cheminformatics and programming, particularly with Python and RDKit. This position offers the flexibility of working remotely from anywhere in the U.S. or onsite in Vancouver, Canada, as part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to redefining drug discovery through advanced machine learning methods.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Cheminformatics or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years industry experience in cheminformatics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cheminformatics tools for chemical datasets.
• Collaborate with teams to provide data-driven insights.

Skills

Python

Cheminformatics

Data Integration

Database Management

Communication Skills

Education

Ph.D. in Cheminformatics

M.S. in Computational Chemistry

Tools

RDKit

Job description

This range is provided by Metric Bio. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$135,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Cheminformatics Scientist

We have partnered with a well-funded, venture-backed biotech is redefining small-molecule drug discovery by placing machine learning at the core of its platform. Using advanced generative models tightly integrated with chemical and pharmacological expertise, the company accelerates hit identification and lead optimization. Their ML-driven approach accounts for real-world drug discovery constraints and has delivered results in partnerships with top pharma companies. With fresh funding and internal programs scaling, they’re expanding their scientific team. Work onsite in Vancouver, Canada or remotely from anywhere in the U.S.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Cheminformatics Scientist to join our dynamic team. This role focuses on managing and analyzing chemical datasets, developing tools to coordinate data, and applying cheminformatics techniques to support drug discovery efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience in handling large-scale chemical data, coding for data integration, and a solid understanding of drug discovery processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cheminformatics tools and workflows to manage and analyze chemical datasets.
• Coordinate and integrate diverse data sources to support drug discovery projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including computational chemists and machine learning scientists, to provide data-driven insights.
• Apply cheminformatics methods to identify patterns and relationships in chemical data.
• Ensure data quality and integrity across various platforms and databases.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Cheminformatics, Computational Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience in cheminformatics or related areas.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, with experience using cheminformatics libraries like RDKit.
• Experience with database management and data integration techniques.
• Strong understanding of drug discovery data and processes.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

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