Lead Analytical Chemist, Small Molecule Discovery

BioSpace; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401k

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Wellness programs

Job summary

IDEAYA Biosciences in South San Francisco, CA, seeks a Principal Research Scientist, Analytical Chemistry, to oversee discovery analytical work and lead a team of chemists in advancing our small molecule programs.

The role requires a PhD in analytical chemistry with 5+ years in drug discovery, expertise in HPLC/SFC, CRO management, and cross-functional collaboration, with onsite work four days per week and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• PhD in analytical chemistry or related discipline with 5+ years of drug discovery experience.
• Expertise in small molecule purification (HPLC and SFC) and analytical method development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee small molecule analytical chemistry efforts across the IDEAYA discovery portfolio.
• Manage and execute compound purifications and structural elucidations with biophysical property determinations.
• Mentor junior analytical chemists and ensure methods are fit-for-purpose.
• Coordinate CRO work and vendor oversight for analytical activities.
• Stay abreast of new techniques and bring capabilities online as needed.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Small molecule purification

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership / mentoring

Education

PhD in analytical chemistry

Tools

HPLC

SFC

Analytical method development/validation

Job description

IDEAYA Biosciences in South San Francisco, CA, seeks a Principal Research Scientist, Analytical Chemistry, to oversee discovery analytical work and lead a team of chemists in advancing our small molecule programs.

The role requires a PhD in analytical chemistry with 5+ years in drug discovery, expertise in HPLC/SFC, CRO management, and cross-functional collaboration, with onsite work four days per week and a competitive salary range.