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Associate Scientist - Oncology Medicinal Chemistry

Employer
Pfizer
Location
La Jolla, California
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 28, 2021
ROLE SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated synthetic chemist who will contribute to the Oncology Medicinal Chemistry Department located in La Jolla, CA. As part of this group, the successful applicant will contribute through innovative synthetic chemistry tothedeliveryof clinical candidates aligned with the Oncology Research portfolio.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assist in the refinement and execution of synthetic routes, including the development of modular routes for rapid analog generation and efficient scalable routes for preclinical candidates, based on discussions with supervisor and team members.
  • Employ enabled routes to synthesize medicinal chemistry targets in singleton or parallel format.
  • Build effective partnerships with other research lines, in particular analytical, technology, pharmaceutical sciences and process chemistry groups, to efficiently execute synthetic deliverables.
  • Actively participate in discussions and present results in chemistry team meetings.
  • Adhere to all company safety, scientific record keeping, and compliance requirements


BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry
  • Completion of two semesters of Organic Chemistry, including labs.
  • Basic understanding of organic functional groups, reaction mechanisms and reactivity.
  • Familiar with standard laboratory techniques and a working knowledge of purification methods and characterization of organic compounds, especially NMR and mass spectroscopy.
  • Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) with supervisor and project team members.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Synthetic organic chemistry laboratory experience either through undergraduate research or internship in industry.
  • Experience with multi-step synthesis and familiarity in either organometallic chemistry, catalysis, peptide chemistry or chemical biology.
  • Develop, troubleshoot and optimize synthetic routes, including modular routes for rapid analog generation and efficient scalable routes for preclinical candidates, based on discussions with supervisor and team members.
  • Employ enabled routes to synthesize medicinal chemistry targets in singleton or parallel format.
  • Build effective partnerships with outsourcing points of contact, analytical, technology, pharmaceutical sciences and process chemistry groups, to efficiently execute synthetic deliverables.
  • Actively participate in discussions and present results in chemistry team meetings.
  • Adhere to all safety, scientific record keeping, and compliance requirements.


Please submit your resume and optional cover letter and 1-2 page research summary

Additional Job Information:
  • Eligible for employee referral bonus


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