Scientist, Organic Chemistry - San Diego, CA

DSM
San Diego
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 97,000 - 139,000 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Education: phdSkills: ["Molecular modeling","Computational chemistry","AI","Machine learning","Automation"]

Join a cutting-edge R&D program in organic and medicinal chemistry to design and synthesize bioactive small molecules. Collaborate with Biology, Computational Science, AI/ML teams, and CROs to accelerate discovery, analyze SAR data, and contribute to publications and invention disclosures within a global sustainability-focused company.

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Scientist, Organic Chemistry - San Diego, CA

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Job Summary

Join a cutting-edge R&D program in organic and medicinal chemistry to design and synthesize bioactive small molecules. Collaborate with Biology, Computational Science, AI/ML teams, and CROs to accelerate discovery, analyze SAR data, and contribute to publications and invention disclosures within a global sustainability-focused company.
Location: San Diego
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and synthesize small molecules with optimal properties using organic and medicinal chemistry approaches.
  • •Collaborate cross-functionally with Biology, Computational Science, AI/ML teams to speed up discovery.
  • •Coordinate with Clinical Research Organizations to maximize library and compound synthesis.
  • •Keep up-to-date with cutting-edge chemistry and automation trends to propose solutions and reduce costs.
  • •Analyze and present chemistry and SAR data at internal/external meetings; draft invention disclosures and publications.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 97,000 - 139,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Up to 5 years of post-PhD experience in organic or medicinal chemistry in academic, biotech, or pharma settings
  • •Strong synthetic and analytical chemistry skills with the ability to execute multi-step synthesis of complex molecules
  • •Knowledge in modern medicinal chemistry and lead optimization techniques, including multi-parameter bioactivity and physicochemical property optimization
  • •Familiarity with molecular modeling and computational tools to accelerate discovery
  • •Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
Experience:Life sciencesChemistry
Education:PhD / Doctorate
Skills:Molecular modelingComputational chemistryAIMachine learningAutomation
Tech Stack:Molecular modelingAIMachine learningAutomationComputational tools

Company Brief

DSM
DSM-Firmenich is a global leader in food ingredients, nutrition, fragrances and beauty solutions, formed by the merger of DSM and Firmenich to provide sustainable, science-driven products and services across food, health and personal care industries.
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Founded: 2023
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