Senior Organic Synthesis Scientist - Drug Discovery Leader

WuXi AppTec; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 49,162 - 98,324; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New employee training

On-the-job training

Safety training

Analytical skills training

English training

Academic lectures

Management training

Job summary

WuXi AppTec's Research Chemistry Services (RCS) in China focuses on the R&D and synthesis of small molecule drug candidates, offering deep training in heterocyclic synthesis, cross-coupling, fluorine chemistry, and nucleoside chemistry. You will interact with world‑leading platforms and learn through systematic training alongside experts from multinational pharmaceutical companies.

Join a team driving project progress, engaging in safety and IP compliance, and advancing technology through

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree with specialization in organic synthesis and related fields.
• Strong knowledge in organic synthesis and route design.
• Excellent problem solving and innovative thinking to tackle complex synthesis challenges.
• Proficient in English reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Consult literature and plan synthetic routes according to project needs.
• Perform chemical reactions, analyze data, and solve experimental problems.
• Develop new synthesis strategies and methods for challenging targets.
• Lead or support R&D teams to ensure project schedules.
• Accurately write test records and reports in documentation.
• Assist in project progress reports and communicate with customers.
• Guide and train junior researchers to advance team capabilities.
• Participate in daily lab management and uphold IP protection and safety rules.

Skills

Organic synthesis expertise

Route design

Independent thinking

Problem solving

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Doctoral degree in organic synthesis/related field

Tools

HPLC

LCMS

NMR

Job description

WuXi AppTec's Research Chemistry Services (RCS) in China focuses on the R&D and synthesis of small molecule drug candidates, offering deep training in heterocyclic synthesis, cross-coupling, fluorine chemistry, and nucleoside chemistry. You will interact with world‑leading platforms and learn through systematic training alongside experts from multinational pharmaceutical companies.

Join a team driving project progress, engaging in safety and IP compliance, and advancing technology through