Scientist 1 - Chemistry

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WHAT YOU LOVE

We love being purpose-driven. We are eager to make significant contributions that directly improve quality of life. We love providing opportunities for our employees to grow and ensuring they maintain a good work/life balance. We celebrate all types of problem solving. We thrive when we act as a catalyst for change in all areas that we serve in their respective communities.

WHAT YOU DO WELL

We are cultivating Birmingham's biotech scene with first-rate talent through cutting-edge science. We are great at translating research into innovation that impacts our world. We are smart, creative people always looking for a better way forward. We are excellent collaborators making our partnerships seamless. We are more boutique than our competition because of our deep expertise and agility.

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS

People need both academic and CRO (contract research organization) because they need more than basic lab-for-hire services. They need both the guidance and knowledge base to help move their projects forward and to find answers where they currently do not exist. More end users, specifically Alabamians, need to trust the research and innovations being made in biotech.

Come help Southern Research "Move Science" as a

SCIENTIST 1 - CHEMISTRY

General Summary

This position is responsible for providing synthetic chemistry support for our small molecule drug discovery projects utilizing standard laboratory techniques and methods, manipulating chemical compounds through synthetic methods, analyzing research data, providing interpretations, contributing to the development of research documentation for publications and/or providing technical reports, papers and/or records.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing research and technical support to one or more Principal Investigators
• Participates in planning, designing and conducting chemical synthesis in variety of research projects under the direction of a supervisor. May or may not work independently.
• Identifies, researches, compiles and evaluates data sources, background information and/or technology related to the area of specialization
• Synthesize organic molecules and performs experimental procedures with limited supervision.
• Contribute to publications derived from project data
• Operates, maintains scientific equipment and learn new instrumental techniques
• Maintains external awareness of scientific discipline through familiarity with current scientific literature
• Develops resolutions to an assortment of problems of moderately complex scope.
• Attend technical staff and departmental meetings.
• Observes appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements and study protocols

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications

• Education and experience:
  • BS in Chemistry or related discipline and 7 to 10 years of laboratory experience performing organic synthesis; or
  • MS in Chemistry or related discipline and 4 to 6 years of laboratory experience performing organic synthesis; or
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry or related discipline and 0 to 3 years of laboratory experience performing
• Advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and methods of analysis associated with the synthesis of new compounds.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites Products and chemical drawing programs
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to observe appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements, and study protocols as applicable
• As a Federal contractor, Southern Research may be required to comply with a Federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate. In that event, Southern Research will require that all newly hired employees show proof of full COVID vaccination or authorized exemption prior to their start date.

Work Environment & Conditions

This position may involve entry into a BSL-2/3 laboratory environment and requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including:

• Safety glasses
• Respirator (varies based on tasks and barrier requirements)
• Tyvek suits/scrubs or laboratory coat
• Nitrile and latex gloves (varies based on tasks)
• Hearing protection (as needed)
• Shoe covers (as needed)

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs in performing the work
• Ability to walk for reasonable distances in performing the work
• Ability to lift / carry objects weighing up to 20 lbs. in performing the work
• Ability to pull or push objects weighing up to 20 lbs. in performing the work