Associate Scientist, Peptide Chemistry
Bay Area, CA
Summary
We are seeking a skilled individual to join our peptide chemistry team, specializing in automated peptide synthesis and purification. You will play an important part in research and drug development projects, collaborating with medicinal chemists, automation specialists, and protein biochemists to explore structure-activity relationships and accelerate peptide design and optimization via rapid design-make-test cycle iterations. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated, detail-oriented, work autonomously with a variety of experimental techniques.
Qualifications
- BS/MS in organic chemistry, peptide chemistry or related discipline
- Working experience in biopharma/biotech sectors is preferred
- Strong expertise in automated peptide synthesis
- Proficient in peptide purification techniques, including using HPLC/flash chromatography/SPE
- Experience with peptide design, including SAR studies and scaffold optimization
- Accountable, meticulous with attention to detail, and able to multitask
- Strong teamwork and proactive communication skills
- Must be willing to work onsite 5 days per week
- Experience with organic synthesis, including transition metal catalysis and synthesis of non-canonical amino acids is a plus
- Nice to have:
- Experience with protein-peptide interaction characterization is highly preferred, including SPR, BLI, FP (fluorescence polarization), Mass spec, DSF, ITC, etc.
- Experience with automation is highly desired
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