Assays, Biochemistry, Cancer, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Chemistry, Data Analysis, Develop Methodologies, Disease, Medicine, Organic Chemistry, Publications, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Schedule Development
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Houston, TX
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30+ days ago
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Job Title: Staff Scientist
Division: Biochemistry
Work Arrangement: Onsite only
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summary
A Staff Scientist in Synthetic Organic/Medicinal Chemistry is available at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. The Staff Scientist is expected to have a PhD degree and a track record of publications in the field. The main job duties are to design and synthesize compounds and evaluate biochemical or cellular activity for the treatment of cancer, stroke and other diseases.
Job Duties
Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator:
Designs and synthesizes compounds that are potential inhibitors of chemical probes of proteins implicated in cancer or other diseases
Test compounds' activities in a biochemical and/or cellular assay
Analyzes experimental data and report results
Writes technical reports and manuscripts
Plans, directs and conducts research experiments
Evaluates and analyzes data
Develops research techniques and performs applications required for specific research projects
May conduct literature searches and summarize information in an appropriate format for a particular study
Documents results of experiments and reports to principal investigators
May supervise, schedule and coordinate the activities of less experienced research staff
Performs other job related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral Degree. Experience may not be substituted in lieu of degree.
Three years of post doctoral research experience.
Department Specific Criteria
PhD degree in organic chemistry or closely related chemistry
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.