Summary

A Staff Scientist position is available in Dr. Jin Wang's group to work on small molecule drug discovery. Will synthesize compounds and test their biochemical and biological activities.

Job Duties

• Develop biochemical and cellular assays to support medicinal chemistry in drug discovery projects
• Synthesize novel compounds
• Report weekly to the PI about the project progress 
• Plan, direct and conduct research experiments
• Evaluate and analyze data
• Develop research techniques and perform applications required for specific research projects
• May conduct literature searches and summarize information in an appropriate format for a particular study
• Document results of experiments and report to principal investigators
• May supervise, schedule and coordinate the activities of less experienced research staff
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree. Experience may not be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Three years of post doctoral research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in organic chemistry
• Minimum of 3 years of postdoc experience in drug discovery