Chemist

Job Title: Chemist

Location/Site: Onsite: North Chicago, IL

Duration: 12 months

The primary job function will be to execute medicinal chemistry research that supports Client's collaborative programs in Neglected Tropical Diseases, particularly in tuberculosis. Expertise in synthetic organic chemistry is an essential requirement of this position.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will maintain a high level of productivity in the laboratory setting, demonstrate the ability to resolve organic synthesis challenges effectively, and proactively seek out new information in the literature and incorporate this into workflow. Important skills include the ability to conduct air- and moisture sensitive reactions on mg scale, expertise in routine purification methods such as flash chromatography and preparative HPLC, and the ability to interpret NMR and MS spectroscopic data. Scientists are expected to keep accurate and up-to-date records, including an electronic notebook that documents research according to Client's policies, and to demonstrate a high degree of responsibility in maintaining safe laboratory practices and scientific standards. Collaborations with functional and technical experts across disciplines will be required to facilitate scientific achievement. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry with 5+ years experience, or PhD required.

Preferred:

Pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.

* Years of experience/education and/or certifications required: MS + 5 years lab experience, or PhD (preferred), in organic or medicinal chemistry

* What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?

o Experience in synthetic organic chemistry, including purification methods, air-sensitive reactions, small-scale techniques

o Able to work independently and manage time effectively

o Able to search and extract information (procedures, data) from the scientific literature

o Ability to prepare and deliver presentations on their work and to communicate effectively with collaborators is required.

* What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification?

Experience in pharmaceutical labs preferred

Background in infectious disease research would be a plus

Facility with molecular modeling packages such as Schrodinger, MOE, or Cresset and data analysis tools such as Spotfire or Stardrop would be beneficial but is not required.

* Work Schedule (Define days, # of hours)/ Is Overtime offered or required? If yes, how many hours, what impact to scheduled working hours? M-F, 8 hr/day; some flexibility in start and end times, no overtime offered

* Does this position offer the ability to work remotely on a regular basis or is it an on-site role? If remote opportunity exists, what are the options (i.e. 1 day remote, 4 days on-site)? This is primarily a laboratory position with no opportunity to work remotely on a regular basis