Research Scientist I or II High Throughput Chemistry

Clinical-stage life-science and technology company that develops medicines using an AI-driven discovery and development platform.

San Diego, United States
About Iambic Therapeutics

Iambic Therapeutics combines proprietary AI technologies, including Enchant and NeuralPLexer, with automated chemistry and biology experimentation to discover and develop small-molecule medicines. Its current pipeline includes clinical and preclinical oncology candidates.

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About the Role

You will design, optimize, and execute parallel synthetic methods and high-throughput experiments for compound library campaigns. You will develop automation-compatible processes, operate laboratory equipment, analyze experimental data, communicate findings, and maintain laboratory safety and ELN data-recording practices.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with 0–5 years of industry experience, or MS in Organic Chemistry with at least 8 years of industry experience
  • Knowledge of modern organic synthetic methods
  • Experience with High Throughput Chemistry and/or Parallel Synthesis
  • Experience with laboratory automation, liquid handling robotics, and automated analytical and purification systems
  • Written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute parallel synthetic methods for compound libraries
  • Develop and optimize automation-compatible synthetic methodologies
  • Adapt bench-scale chemistry to high-throughput automated processes
  • Operate and maintain automated synthesis equipment
  • Analyze research and library compound data
  • Communicate findings to project teams
  • Follow laboratory safety and ELN data-recording practices
  • Troubleshoot automated processes and resolve bottlenecks

Benefits

  • Company-paid healthcare
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • 401K matching
  • Uncapped vacation
  • Onsite gym
  • Dining