Research Scientist I; Medicinal Chemistry

Curia • Buffalo, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Scientist I is an integral member of Curia’s medicinal chemistry team, contributing through the synthesis, purification, and identification of intermediates and target compounds. The role calls for expertise in both the theoretical and practical aspects of organic chemistry.

Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments. Its mission is to advance customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and improve patients’ lives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a major in chemistry, or equivalent industrial/scientific experience.
• 0–5 years of industry experience in the medicinal chemistry field.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass a drug test.
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to modify reaction conditions to improve yields. Designing new or alternate reaction sequences is not normally expected but may enhance performance evaluation.
• Ability to conduct literature searches for specific target compounds, related structures, or conditions for compounds and reactions.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize compounds efficiently using literature or in-house notebook procedures.
• Purify synthesized chemicals to an appropriate degree using chromatographic, crystallization, and distillation techniques.
• Analyze and identify compounds using modern separation and spectroscopic techniques, including interpreting TLC, HPLC, polarimetry, IR, and moderately complex NMR spectra.
• Organize work so several reactions can be run concurrently and use time efficiently to produce target compounds and perform other tasks.
• Manage workload and time to handle multiple projects effectively and complete required paperwork on time.
• Conduct laboratory operations safely, maintain familiarity with the Chemical Hygiene Plan, and demonstrate safety awareness and safe work practices.

Benefits

• Generous benefit options, eligible from the first day of employment.
• Paid training, vacation, and holidays; vacation accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Education reimbursement.
• 401(k) program with matching contributions.
• Learning platform.

What This Job Offers

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