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Research Associate I, Discovery Chemistry

Are you excited about getting in on the ground floor of a startup company poised to revolutionize small molecule drug discovery? At Kimia Therapeutics we are building a next generation drug discovery engine by combining high-throughput chemistry and screening with state-of-the-art computational approaches to accelerate the discovery of novel drugs. At Kimia, we look for collaborative teammates who are motivated by our mission and would like to play an impactful role in the growth and success of an emerging pharmaceutical company.


Job Summary


Kimia’s Discovery Chemistry team is performing state-of-the-art high-throughput nanoliter-scale synthesis to create libraries with vast chemical diversity suitable for biological screening as a core component of our ATLAS platform. We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our Discovery Chemistry team to generate compound libraries and conduct downstream purification of screening hits to support our drug discovery programs. The selected candidate is also responsible for interpreting and communicating experimental results to project teams to drive decision-making. This position offers hands-on learning opportunities and close collaboration with our scientists to drive innovative early-stage drug discovery efforts.


Responsibilities
  • Plan and execute synthesis of nanoliter chemical libraries using various liquid handling instruments.
  • Perform and interpret LCMS analyses of reaction mixtures to assess reaction yields and/or purify reaction products.
  • Document and maintain accurate records of protocols and experimental data.
  • Interpret and present research findings to multidisciplinary project teams.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field with 0-2 years of industry experience.
  • Familiarity with one or more high-throughput or parallel synthesis, LCMS, and/or automation is a plus.
  • Good communication skills, work ethics, enthusiasm to learn, attention to detail and ability to deliver timely results.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.


$75,000 - $90,000 a year
The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000. The final salary will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc.

On top of base salary, we offer comprehensive benefits, bonus, and equity. If this range doesn't match your expectations, please still apply because we may have another opportunity for you.

We offer a vibrant startup environment where every member of the Kimia team plays an important role in shaping our science and our culture. Kimia offers competitive pay, participation in our stock option plan, and comprehensive benefits. At Kimia we believe that a diverse, open and inclusive environment is key to our success. We are proud to be equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment.

 

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment at Kimia. If you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to a disability, or serious medical condition, or because it would violate your sincerely held religious belief, you will have an opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation.

 

Note to external recruiters: Please do not submit any agency resumes. Kimia will not be responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited. 

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