RESEARCH SCIENTIST -Chemistry

Scripps Research • San Diego, CA

5d • $77,000 - $103,000

About The Position

Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines, a division of Scripps Research, is a nonprofit translational research institute focused on creating new medicines by combining biomedical research with drug discovery and development capabilities. Its portfolio addresses diseases including cancer, autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, infectious and neglected diseases, and age-related and degenerative diseases.

The Research Scientist will design and synthesize novel compounds for drug discovery programs across a range of targets and therapeutic areas, including metabolic, immunological, regenerative, and infectious diseases. The role supports programs from hit assessment through IND-enabling studies, and contributes to analytical characterization and formulation development for multiple routes of administration. The position works collaboratively on lab-scale synthetic, analytical, and formulation development projects and produces technical reports, patent application content, publications, and presentations as needed.

The position works in a laboratory or vivarium environment. Details of established essential functions will be discussed during the interview process. Visa sponsorship is not available. The expected hiring range is $77,000–$103,000 per year, commensurate with experience; consideration may be given to experience exceeding the listed requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field.
• At least 3 years of industry experience.
• Impeccable attention to detail and excellent ability to perform hands-on experiments, research, and design.
• Ability to organize project designs and maintain detailed documentation.
• Highly motivated, creative, and devoted to project goals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Ability to collaborate proficiently and communicate effectively with colleagues and management teams.

Nice To Haves

• PhD.

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize novel compounds for drug discovery programs across multiple targets and therapeutic areas.
• Support programs from hit assessment through IND-enabling studies.
• Contribute to analytical characterization and formulation development for multiple routes of administration.
• Collaborate with Calibr scientists on lab-scale synthetic, analytical, and formulation development projects.
• Work cross-functionally to deliver high-quality compounds supporting preclinical drug discovery programs.
• Apply crystallization, filtration, and chromatography-based processing methods, along with small-molecule analytical techniques.
• Prepare technical reports, patent application content, publications, and oral presentations as needed.

Benefits

• Employer-contributed retirement plan, subject to eligibility, with no employee contribution required.
• Option to contribute to a 403(b) plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and Employee Assistance Program plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Competitive vacation and sick leave policies.
• Free on-site parking.

What This Job Offers

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