NMR Scientist

Pfizer; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Pfizer in San Diego, CA seeks an NMR Scientist to advance structural elucidation of small molecules and implement novel NMR workflows.

The successful candidate will troubleshoot NMR instruments, coordinate lab relocation, and collaborate with medicinal chemistry teams to accelerate drug discovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field with NMR structure elucidation experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in structural analysis by NMR-based and Mass Spectrometry methods.
• Working knowledge of NMR instrumentation and hardware.
• Familiarity with HPLC and purification techniques.
• Broad knowledge of analytical software such as Bruker, Agilent, ACD Labs.
• Proficiency with basic NMR upkeep and troubleshooting.
• Experience with lab setup logistics after site moves.
• Familiarity with workflows for parallel purification and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve NMR spectrometer issues.
• Solve complex regio- and stereoisomer structures by NMR.
• Lead and coordinate NMR lab relocation activities.
• Collaborate with team members to meet group goals.
• Build partnerships with synthetic medicinal chemistry and related groups.
• Develop efficient NMR-based approaches for small molecule elucidation.
• Advance use of contemporary analytical and purification instrumentation.
• Communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholders.

Skills

NMR structure elucidation

NMR instrumentation

Mass spectrometry

HPLC

Purification techniques

Analytical software

Lab logistics

Workflow development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Bruker NMR systems

ACD Labs

Agilent software

Job description

Pfizer is seeking an NMR Scientist to join their dynamic team in San Diego, CA! The NMR Scientist in the Oncology Analytical and Synthesis Technologies Open Access group; you will be at the center of a pivotal operation within Medicinal Chemistry. They will be involved in the structural analysis of a broad range of achiral/chiral small molecule compounds primarily through NMR spectroscopy as well as responsible for implementing novel technologies/workflows to expedite such processes. They will provide key contributions to the implementation of analytical chemistry strategies through development and execution of innovative techniques that help to revolutionize expedite our approach to the discovery and development of small molecule and synthetically derived drugs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with NMR spectrometers
• Solve complex regio- and stereoisomer structures by NMR
• Lead and coordinate NMR lab relocation activities
• Contribute to achievement of immediate work group goals and collaborate with other team members.
• Build effective partnerships with other research lines, in particular synthetic medicinal chemistry, technology, pharmaceutical sciences and process chemistry groups.
• Develop efficient approaches to the structural elucidation of primarily small molecule compounds through developing expertise in NMR-based methodologies.
• Drive the utilization of the most contemporary and effective analytical/purification instrumentation combined with automated technologies.
• Communicate work clearly and concisely to internal stakeholders through written and verbal communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry or related field, with demonstrated NMR structure elucidation experience
• 2+ years of experience in a related field
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in compound structural analysis by NMR-based and Mass Spectrometry methods
• Working knowledge of NMR-instrumentation and hardware.
• Familiarity with standard laboratory techniques and working knowledge of HPLC and purification techniques.
• Broad knowledge of various analytical software packages (e.g. Agilent, ACD Labs, Bruker, etc).
• Proficiency with basic NMR instrument upkeep and troubleshooting issues.
• Experience with logistics around lab set-up after a site move.
• Familiarity with development/execution of workflows for the parallel purification and analysis of compound libraries.

Location/Schedule

• This is an onsite role based in San Diego, CA
• Monday - Friday; 40 hours per week

Please note contractors are engaged to provide services to Pfizer on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third-party payrolling partner.

This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at Pfizer. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.

Pay Rate Range

Min Pay Rate $83

Max Pay Rate $93

Currency USD

Unit hourly

Benefits Information

Comprehensive Benefits Package available based on eligibility

• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Supplemental and Voluntary Life Insurance