Research Associate / Senior Research Associate, Development Chemistry

Position Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting laboratory-based activities, both bio-, organic and analytical chemistry, to support Eyconis’ expanding pipeline of pre-clinical programs. Collaborating closely with a team of scientists and engineers at Eyconis’ Redwood City laboratory, the candidate will engage in discovery and development chemistry initiatives. This position offers significant opportunities for scientific growth and the acquisition of diverse chemistry knowledge, all while contributing to the advancement of innovative, complex, and impactful drugs for patients. This position is an on-site laboratory position located in Redwood City.

Primary Responsibilities – This Role Includes:

• Research Associate/Senior Research Associate, Development Chemistry will be responsible for research and development activities in the Development Chemistry group
• Design, conduct, analyze, and interpret reaction/process optimization, scale-up, and other experimental development studies
• Design, conduct, analyze, and interpret analytical methods in support of development chemistry activities and priorities
• Document experimental results in an ELN and write technical protocols/reports as needed
• Present data at group and cross-functional team meetings
• Identify and propose solutions to laboratory problems
• Keep current with developments in the field of organic, bioorganic, and analytical chemistry
• Support general laboratory operations by coordinating instrument maintenance, laboratory supplies, and adherence to safety protocols
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support program
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 5%

Requirements

Successful Candidates Will Meet Most of These Knowledge, Skills and Experience Criteria:

• Masters degree in chemistry or related field with 0-3 yrs experience or Bachelors degree in chemistry or related field with 2-5 yrs experience
• Experience working in a chemistry lab with a broad class of organic and bioorganic transformations preferred
• Experience in organic chemistry, reaction and purification optimization preferred
• Experience with analytical characterization techniques of small molecule organic chemistry (HPLC-MS, NMR, GC-MS, and others) preferred
• Ability to summarize complex data sets and draw appropriate conclusions
• Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
• Is curious, observant, detail oriented, and practices good record keeping

Benefits

Expected Salary Range and Benefit Summary:

• The base pay range for this position is expected to be $78,000 - $90,000 annually
• Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, capabilities, and experience

Eyconis offers a comprehensive benefits package including Health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer matching, flexible work hours, generous paid time off, paid new parent leave, employee support and equity programs, free meals, healthy snacks, and gym access to support the well-being of our employees.

Eyconis Recruiting:

Eyconis, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to have a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or disability or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Eyconis, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agency that we have not directly engaged for a specific role. Our managers and employees will not accept resumes sent directly from any agency/3rd party. Unsolicited resumes sent to Eyconis, Inc. from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and/or recruiting agency and Eyconis, Inc. and do not obligate Eyconis, Inc. to pay fees should we hire from those resumes.