Postdoctoral Chemist-Peptide Research

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 Medicinal Chemist to join our dynamic and rapidly expanding team. We are on the lookout for a highly motivated and organized individual who is eager to dive into the synthesis of monomers, building blocks, peptides, and oligonucleotides. In this exciting role, candidate will create innovative ligands targeting a range of biological challenges, including kinases, G protein-coupled receptors, ion channels, and antimicrobial agents.

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 package 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.

• 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 and laboratory management.
• Train junior investigators and technicians as needed.
• Review literature and patents to retrieve scientific information.
• Other duties as assigned by PI.

RTI is committed to Lead Forward. We innovate, develop talent, collaborate, communicate, think globally, act strategically, and engage inclusively. If that aligns with your values, we would like to hear from you. Join us and experience the RTI Difference.

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RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.