Senior Research Scientist, Organic Synthesis Core Facility

$62,985 - $110,000/Yr

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Organic Synthesis Core Facility at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a PhD-level Organic/Medicinal Chemist to support both clinical and basic science research by addressing their chemistry needs. The role involves maintaining high productivity in the lab, independently planning synthetic strategies, and effectively communicating research findings. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment while also being able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high level productivity in the lab.
• Independently conceive and plan efficient synthetic strategies.
• Design molecules to support a wide range of research projects.
• Perform experiments within established timelines.
• Purify and characterize products accurately.
• Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory notebooks.
• Reconcile bench work and communicate research findings through written reports.
• Draft manuscripts and patent applications.

Requirements

• PhD in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Independent problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience running flow chemistry.
• Experience with nucleoside and nucleotide chemistry.
• Knowledge of bioconjugation techniques.