Discovery Chemistry: HPLC Purification Specialist (Contract)

Dawar Consulting; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Dawar Consulting in South San Francisco, CA seeks a Research Associate II - Discovery Chemistry to support purification of small molecules and peptides using preparative HPLC, with LC-MS and NMR data interpretation. The role involves collaboration with medicinal chemists and presenting results in team meetings.

You will develop purification methods, analyze data, and stay current with new chromatography technologies to advance early drug discovery programs.

Qualifications

• Hands-on purification experience using preparative HPLC and related chromatographic techniques.
• Strong theoretical understanding of organic and analytical chemistry.
• Familiarity with MS and NMR data interpretation is expected.

Responsibilities

• Purify small molecules, peptides, and macrocycles using preparative HPLC.
• Develop and optimize HPLC purification methods.
• Operate and troubleshoot HPLC, LC-MS, and automated purification equipment.
• Analyze, interpret, and summarize analytical data.
• Collaborate with medicinal and discovery chemists to support research projects.
• Present experimental results and findings during team meetings.
• Stay updated on new chromatography methods and purification technologies.

Skills

Chromatography techniques

Education

BS/MS in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related scientific discipline

Tools

RP-HPLC

NP

IEX

SPE

Mass Spectrometry (MS)

NMR

Job description

Dawar Consulting in South San Francisco, CA seeks a Research Associate II - Discovery Chemistry to support purification of small molecules and peptides using preparative HPLC, with LC-MS and NMR data interpretation. The role involves collaboration with medicinal chemists and presenting results in team meetings.

You will develop purification methods, analyze data, and stay current with new chromatography technologies to advance early drug discovery programs.