Senior Scientist, Small Molecule Process Development

Cytokinetics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytokinetics, based in San Francisco, is looking for a Senior Scientist with a strong background in small molecule synthesis and process development. The position plays a crucial role in drug development and involves leading efforts in synthetic route design and manufacturing optimization.

Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, or an M.S. with substantial experience. The position offers a collaborative environment and a competitive salary range of $162,000 - $189,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 5+ years of experience; or M.S. with 8+ years in drug development.
• Expertise in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Experience in process development and scale-up.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute manufacturing processes for small molecule drugs.
• Optimize reaction sequences for improved yield and scalability.
• Collaborate with partners on tech transfer and manufacturing activities.

Skills

Synthetic organic chemistry

Multi-step synthesis

Analytical techniques

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

NMR

Job description

Cytokinetics, based in San Francisco, is looking for a Senior Scientist with a strong background in small molecule synthesis and process development. The position plays a crucial role in drug development and involves leading efforts in synthetic route design and manufacturing optimization.

Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, or an M.S. with substantial experience. The position offers a collaborative environment and a competitive salary range of $162,000 - $189,000 per year.