Senior Scientist, Organic Chemistry
Direct Hire Fulltime Role
Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000 per year
Location: Santa Clara, CA - Onsite Role
Duties and Responsibilities:
Design and carry out the synthesis of haptens
Prepare enzyme-conjugates and immunogens
Research of patents
Research and development of novel hapten synthesis
Write-up of hapten synthesis procedures
Present research and synthesis progress
Troubleshoot chemistry-related problems in product development
Synthesis of haptens and immunogens
Review cross-reactivity issues for technical support and product development
Train and oversee scientists in the Organic Chemistry department.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with 1-4 years of experience in organic synthesis
5-7 years of work experience
Small molecule synthesis experience required
Excellent record/lab notebook-keeping skills
Excellent writing and communication skills
Research publications in peer-reviewed journals
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills are essential
Able to work in the cold room periodically, which is kept at 2 - 8 C (35.6 - 46.4 F)
Preferred Skills:
Experience in the area of protein conjugation
Immunoassay reagent experience
On-Job Training:
Hapten synthesis
Enzyme-conjugate preparation
Immunogen preparation and characterizations
Participate in group meetings and present progress of hapten synthesis
Maintenance of labs
Desired Skills and Experience
Organic chemistry, organic synthesis, small molecule synthesis, hapten synthesis, enzyme-conjugates, immunogens, Microsoft Office
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