Associate Scientist, Resynthesis

Terray Therapeutics • Monrovia, CA

2d • $85,000 - $142,000

About The Position

Terray is seeking a detail-oriented organic chemist to join its Resynthesis chemistry team at the Associate Scientist or Senior Associate Scientist level. The role conducts solid- and solution-phase organic synthesis in a high-throughput format, working in a closely collaborative environment to synthesize small molecules supporting platform-based drug discovery and iterative drug design in Terray’s pipeline. The position reports to the Resynthesis Manager.

The role follows standard operating procedures and laboratory safety standards while carrying out high-quality, rapid production resynthesis with automated integrations. It collaborates with upstream and downstream stakeholders to coordinate synthesis schedules and compound deliverables, and partners with R&D groups to adapt and screen high-throughput organic synthesis conditions. The work also includes compound handoffs, follow-up experimentation and alternative synthesis routes for multi-step compounds, as well as detailed documentation of experiments, synthesis metadata, inventory use, and purified compound information.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in chemistry or a related discipline and at least 3 to 5 years of relevant industrial or commercial experience; or a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related discipline and 6 to 10 years of relevant industrial or commercial experience.
• Extensive experience in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Experience working closely in a team, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with peers and as an individual contributor to execute time-sensitive schedules.
• Experience with solution- and solid-phase organic synthesis and/or DNA encoded libraries.
• Experience with high-throughput organic synthesis and datasets.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with liquid handling automation.

Responsibilities

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and laboratory safety standards to conduct high-quality, rapid high-throughput production resynthesis with automated integrations.
• Collaborate with upstream and downstream stakeholders to execute synthesis schedules according to inter-team priorities and follow up on compound deliverables.
• Partner with R&D groups to adapt and screen high-throughput organic synthesis conditions.
• Execute frequent compound handoffs and follow-up experimentation, including alternative synthesis routes for multi-step compounds.
• Maintain detailed documentation of experimentation, including experimental notebooks, synthesis metadata, inventory consumption, and final purified compound information.

Benefits

• Participation in the Company’s stock option plan.
• A 3% retirement safe harbor contribution.
• Fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, spouses, partners, and families.
• Above-market life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Additional benefits explored during the offer process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level