Opportunity Details

The client is seeking a Peptide Investigator with a PhD in peptide, synthetic organic, or medicinal chemistry and at least 5-8 years of industrial experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing synthetic strategies for peptides and custom non-natural amino acids, as well as conducting solid and solution phase synthesis, isolation, and characterization of novel peptides. They will also be involved in high-throughput experimentation to optimize synthetic transformations on peptides and present project status at meetings.
The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in the synthesis of complex molecules and methodology development, along with expertise in solid phase peptide synthesis, macrocyclization chemistry, and late-stage functionalization. Experience in chemical biology, biophysical techniques, and peptide screening approaches is also required. The Peptide Investigator should be comfortable working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment.
This position offers a competitive salary range of $180,000 - $250,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including 401k and medical insurance. The opportunity to work at the intersection of life sciences and AI technology within a dynamic and innovative team is also provided. The client encourages applications from qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds.