Marlinspike Therapeutics

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate/Senior Associate Scientist in Medicinal Chemistry with a strong background in synthetic chemistry to propel drug discovery projects in our company.. Stay current with the latest advances in synthetic and medicinal chemistry via scientific literature. B.S./MS degree in synthetic organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry <5 years of experience in drug discovery. Experience in drug discovery projects in biotech or pharmaceutical industry. Strong record of publications, patents, or other scientific achievements in medicinal chemistry or related field

senior associate scientist

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate/Senior Associate Scientist in Medicinal Chemistry with a strong background in synthetic chemistry to propel drug discovery projects in our company. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and will be responsible for designing, synthesizing, and characterizing novel chemical entities as potential drug candidates. The ideal candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills, high level of creativity and scientific curiosity, and an understanding of basic principles of series SAR. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Design and synthesize novel chemical entities for drug discovery projects</li><li>Develop and implement synthetic strategies for facilitating SAR exploration as well as scale-up of key intermediates and milestone compounds</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues on structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize potency, selectivity, and pharmacokinetic properties of drug candidates</li><li>Stay current with the latest advances in synthetic and medicinal chemistry via scientific literature</li><li>Participate in patent and scientific paper writing</li><li>Communicate results and progress to project teams</li></ul> Desirable Attributes:<ul><li>B.S./MS degree in synthetic organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry <5 years of experience in drug discovery</li><li>Strong expertise in synthetic chemistry and experience in designing and synthesizing novel chemical entities for drug discovery</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills, high level of creativity and scientific curiosity</li><li>Excellent search and analysis skills of synthetic/medchem literature</li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills</li><li>Experience in drug discovery projects in biotech or pharmaceutical industry</li><li>Familiarity with relevant computational tools and software for drug design and analysis is a plus</li><li>Strong record of publications, patents, or other scientific achievements in medicinal chemistry or related field</li></ul> We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a talented and collaborative team. If you meet the requirements and qualifications for this position, please submit your application, including a cover letter and CV, for consideration. Marlinspike is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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