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Postdoctoral Medicinal Chemist

Employer
Research Triangle Institute
Location
Durham, NC
Closing date
Oct 9, 2021

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Sector
Science, Chemistry, General Chemistry
Organization Type
Corporate
The medicinal chemistry team within the Center for Drug Discovery supports client needs by conducting hit-to-lead and lead optimization. We integrate medicinal chemistry into larger projects focused on drug discovery and development, including computational chemistry, in vitro assay development and HTS screening, in vivo behavioral pharmacology, ADME/PK bioanalytics, and regulatory support

We have an immediate need for a Postdoctoral Medicinal Chemist to join an exciting and growing team. Ideally, you will be a highly-motivated and organized individual who desires a role involved in the synthesis of small molecules as ligands for various biological targets including kinases, G protein-coupled receptors, ion channels, and antimicrobial targets.
At RTI, you will be provided the opportunity to conduct meaningful work in a collaborative, cross functional environment. We are focused on your career development and provide a generous benefits packages that includes tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off, medical/dental, and 401K

This position is a two year term assignment with potential for annual renewal.

Responsibilities:

Assist with experimental design
Perform compound synthesis independently or as a member of a team
Ensure proper execution of studies and record-keeping
Perform data analyses and prepare manuscripts for publication
Attend conferences to present novel research findings
Assist with grant applications
Train junior investigators and technicians as needed
Review literature and patents to retrieve scientific information
Other duties as assigned by PI

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in synthetic or medicinal chemistry or a related discipline field of study
Experience with a wide variety of chemical reactions
Experience with LC/MS, NMR and chiral separation techniques
Experience with cell cultures and/or biological assays is highly desired
Knowledge of basic computational techniques is highly desired
Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in English required

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