Senior/Principal Scientist, Synthetic Organic Chemistry

DeepCure
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Job description:

A great opportunity to join the core team of a fast-growing startup: join DeepCure and have a massive impact on redefining drug discovery. DeepCure is searching for a creative, resourceful, and integrative thinker for an important role in our automated chemistry group. As a senior/principal scientist, you will join a team at the heart of applying our transformative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform to discovering novel therapeutics. The successful candidate will plan and implement creative scientific research through conducting laboratory experiments whilst also being given opportunities to be involved in our discovery team. This may include timeline and resource planning, reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting scientific data, and providing regular updates with critical input on project results.
This is a strategic growth area of critical importance for DeepCure and you will have fantastic support from a team of outstanding scientists and AI experts along with dedicated facilities. You will also be able to interact with project teams and see real-world impact across our portfolio of drug discovery projects to benefit patients.

Required qualifications:

  • MS in organic chemistry and 2+ years of relevant industrial experience or doctoral degree (Ph.D.) or equivalent in synthetic organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry
  • Scientific expertise in organic chemistry, knowledge of modern literature, in-depth exposure to a wide range of purification and spectroscopic characterization techniques, and the ability to champion new chemistry directions
  • Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a diverse team of internal and external co-workers.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Excitement about the vision and mission of DeepCure to redefine drug discovery through innovation
  • Deep expertise in modern synthetic organic chemistry with excitement to innovate using automation
  • Experienced in the use of synthetic chemistry instrumentation: HPLC, LC-MS, NMR, and purification systems
  • Expert in using common medicinal chemistry software: electronic notebook, ChemDraw, Excel; Data visualization; structure viewing; chemical and database searching
  • A strong publication record evidencing scientific curiosity and strong communication skills
  • Ability and desire to work collaboratively on complex problems – Engaged with a diverse group of scientists, integrating data from multiple disciplines.
  • Experience in small molecule drug discovery in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting
Benefits: 
For the right candidate, we'll offer a competitive salary and a generous equity grant. Your compensation is rounded out by a strong benefits package:
  • A leadership team that values and prioritizes your professional development
  •  Flexible work hours
  •  Unlimited paid leave and sick time
  •  Lunch subsidies
  •  Transportation expenses/parking
  •  Work in a cool and vibrant space at the heart of Rehovot Science Park
  • Have the opportunity to work with an international team of innovative scientists across different disciplines.
“Brainstorming on my challenges with all these amazing brains deserves a shout-out every sprint” (Jon, Member of our Machine learning team).
Most importantly, you'll have a huge impact, do important work, and work with a team of people you'll genuinely enjoy spending the day with.
DeepCure is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace that is free of harassment and discrimination. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications — that's all. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, health, personal beliefs, age, family or parental status, or any other status. We don't tolerate any kind of discrimination or bias, and we are looking for teammates who feel the same way.

Job location

Rehovot
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