Research Scientist

University of Georgia- FACS; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brown Cancer Center at the University of Louisville invites a Research Scientist to join the Medicinal Chemistry Core Facility to co-design and synthesize derivatives for multiple drug discovery programs. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to advance medicinal chemistry methodologies and interpret biological data.

The role requires proficiency in synthetic organic chemistry, with opportunities to contribute to manuscripts and lab operations, while upholding established safety

Qualifications

• Master's degree plus 4 years of related experience or equivalent.
• PhD in organic or medicinal chemistry preferred.
• Proficiency in synthetic organic chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Co-design and synthesize a small library of derivatives and design robust synthetic routes.
• Maintain a well-kept and accurate laboratory notebook.
• Help manage daily operations: ordering, maintaining instrumentation, safety, inventory, and cataloging derivatives.
• Prepare written reports documenting synthetic methodology and derivatives.
• Assist with manuscript preparation and related duties.

Skills

Medicinal chemistry

Organic chemistry

Synthetic organic chemistry

Education

Ph.D. Degree in organic or medicinal chemistry

Job description

Job Information

• Department:
• Location: Health Sciences Center
• Time Type: Full time
• Worker Type: Regular
• Job Req ID: R109509
• Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 7 (Salaried)

Position Description

The Brown Cancer Center is seeking a Research Scientist for the Medicinal Chemistry Core Facility. The incumbent will primarily be responsible for co-designing and synthesizing derivatives for multiple drug discovery programs. The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team focused on drug discovery. The incumbent will learn medicinal chemistry methodology, how to design biologically relevant compounds, and to interpret biological data. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in synthetic organic chemistry and be capable of searching scientific literature for information on recent developments and for synthetic protocols and conduct all laboratory activities within established safety procedures.

Essential Duties

• Co-design and synthesize a small library of derivatives and design robust synthetic routes.

• Maintain a well-kept and accurate laboratory notebook.
• Help manage the daily operations of the research lab including ordering, maintaining instrumentation, general lab upkeep, compliance with safety regulations, inventory management, and cataloging and storing derivatives.
• Prepare written reports upon request that document synthetic methodology and prepared derivatives.
• Assist with manuscript preparation, writing chemistry experimentals and other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medicinal and/or organic chemistry background.
• Ph.D. Degree in organic or medicinal chemistry and 2 or more years work experience.
• Proficient in synthetic organic chemistry.

The Brown Cancer Center encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated the capacity to create supportive work environments, collaborate effectively on teams, and serve the students we admit and aim to attract.

Target Compensation Maximum

$91,721.00

Target Compensation Minimum

$61,147.00

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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