Postdoctoral Fellow – Medicinal or Organic Chemistry
Biosciences Division
Job # 114BR
Menlo Park, CA
We are seeking an enthusiastic scientist to work in our Center for Chemical Biology. Candidates are
expected to bring contemporary chemical approaches necessary to participate in research programs
relating to the design, discovery, or mechanism of action of biological active substances.
The successful candidate will design, synthesize, purify, and characterize molecules for evaluation in
ongoing research programs. The position will participate in our team-based organization consisting of
multiple disciplines (primarily chemistry, biochemistry, and biology). Excellent communication skills are
thus desirable. Other duties may include small compound library synthesis, solid-phase synthesis, new
research development, and client interaction.
Requirements:
Experience: The successful candidate is expected to be an independent self-starter with experience and
knowledge of contemporary synthetic organic chemistry. Excellent communication, writing, and
organizational skills are a must. The person should be motivated to contribute intellectually in a dynamic
team environment.
Education: Ph.D. in medicinal and/or synthetic organic chemistry with 0-2 years experience.
A post-offer, pre-laboratory physical examination will be required. Employment is contingent on
successful completion of a background check.
About SRI:
SRI International is a leading non-profit research institute in the development of new products for the
treatment and diagnosis of disease in the areas of cancer, infectious disease, neuroscience, and
immunology. SRI's Biosciences Division works in several ways, conducting basic research like an
academic institution, performing drug discovery and biologic development like a biotechnology company,
and carrying out preclinical development and pharmaceutical services like a contract research
organization - from "Idea to IND" (tm).
The Biosciences Division works with partners and clients on a broad range of preclinical discovery and
development projects, utilizing its expertise in medicinal chemistry, custom organic synthesis, efficacy
pharmacology and safety evaluation, pharmacokinetics and metabolism studies, analytical chemistry,
formulation design, drug product manufacturing, project management and regulatory affairs. Many
studies are conducted under FDA's GLP and GMP regulations. SRI currently has several drugs on the
market, several more in clinical trials, half a dozen in preclinical development, and has assisted in the
development of more than 130 other products that made it to clinical trials or reached the market.
How to apply:
Apply via our web page www.sri.com/careers to job ID number 114BR.
SRI is an equal opportunity employer.
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