Job Senior Scientist, Chemistry, Saint-Laurent

Join a dynamic team where everyone contributes their ideas and talents towards a variety of diverse projects. We are a state-of-the-art laboratory with flexible work hours.

We are seeking a professional-level organic chemist to join our drug discovery team. You'll contribute to hit-to-lead development, lead optimization, and synthetic route development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on synthetic chemistry experience, strong lab skills, and excel in collaborative problem-solving.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize cutting-edge synthetic methodologies and techniques to design and execute efficient syntheses of target compounds for existing chemical series and novel series;
• Independently conduct multi-step synthesis and optimization through effective reaction planning, troubleshooting, and systematic analysis;
• Purify and characterize compounds using a variety of techniques including column chromatography, crystallization, trituration, LCMS, NMR, HPLC;
• Work under the supervision of the Director of Chemistry or the Project Manager in order to achieve the objectives of the project in line with those of the client;
• Research current literature to formulate synthetic and medicinal chemistry strategies. Evaluate and implement new reactions, techniques and technologies to advance the projects;
• Maintain lab notebook, instrument and inventory records in accord with department guidance;
• Maintain all appropriate standards for lab safety and hazardous material management.

REQUIREMENTS:

• MSc (10 years of experience) or PhD (5 years of experience) in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry;
• Project management experience;
• Strong knowledge of and experience in current synthetic methods;
• Expertise in isolation and purification techniques such as silica gel chromatography and HPLC as well as modern analytical techniques such as NMR and LCMS;
• Knowledge of good laboratory and safety practices.
• Excellent written, organizational and documentation skills;
• Proactive with strong interpersonal skills; able to thrive in a team-based environment;
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and creatively problem solve;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Ability to communicate progress effectively with colleagues and managers;