Senior Scientist, Organic Chemistry

DSM
San Diego
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 140,000 - 170,000 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 5+ yearsEducation: phdSkills: ["Collaboration","Communication","Innovation","Teamwork"]

Join a multidisciplinary R&D discovery team to drive receptor-driven discovery of new bioactive ingredients. You’ll design and synthesize small molecules using organic and medicinal chemistry expertise, partner with Biology and Computational Science teams (including AI/ML), and collaborate with CROs to build compound libraries. You’ll analyze and present chemistry and SAR data, maintain cutting-edge knowledge (e.g., automation), and prepare invention disclosures, manuscripts, and lab reports.

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Senior Scientist, Organic Chemistry

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Job Summary

Join a multidisciplinary R&D discovery team to drive receptor-driven discovery of new bioactive ingredients. You’ll design and synthesize small molecules using organic and medicinal chemistry expertise, partner with Biology and Computational Science teams (including AI/ML), and collaborate with CROs to build compound libraries. You’ll analyze and present chemistry and SAR data, maintain cutting-edge knowledge (e.g., automation), and prepare invention disclosures, manuscripts, and lab reports.
Location: San Diego
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and synthesize small molecules with optimal properties using organic and medicinal chemistry expertise.
  • •Partner cross-functionally with Biology, Computational Science, AI, and Machine Learning teams to accelerate discovery.
  • •Work with CROs to maximize synthesis of libraries and specific compounds.
  • •Stay current on cutting-edge science and technology trends (e.g., automation) to propose solutions and close technology gaps.
  • •Analyze and present chemistry and SAR data and prepare invention disclosures, publication manuscripts, and lab reports.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 140,000 - 170,000 annually
Perks:Health InsurancePaid Leave401k

Key Requirements

  • •At least 5 years of post-PhD experience (or equivalent) in organic or medicinal chemistry in an academic, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical environment.
  • •Knowledge of modern medicinal chemistry and lead optimization techniques, including multi-parameter bioactivity and physicochemical property optimization.
  • •Strong synthetic and analytical chemistry skills to design and implement multi-step synthesis and characterization of complex molecules.
  • •Familiarity with molecular modeling and other computational tools to speed discovery of bioactive small molecules.
  • •Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly in a multidisciplinary environment.
Experience:5+ years
Education:PhD / Doctorate
Skills:CollaborationCommunicationInnovationTeamwork
Languages:English
Tech Stack:AIMachine LearningMolecular modelingAutomation

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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