Job Title: Chemist (0-3 years)

Location: Pasadena, CA

Hours / Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Compensation: up to $33 per hour

Type: Contract - 1 year

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior scientists to accomplish team objectives and research milestones.
• Design, validate and implement synthesis projects in organic synthesis, peptide synthesis, bioconjugation, purification, and characterization of compounds of interest.
• Maintain accurate record keeping, perform independent data analyses, and report data in written and oral formats. Critically evaluate data and results and troubleshoot synthesis issues.
• Perform work in compliance with Lilly Research Labs policies.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in chemistry or a closely related field with laboratory research experience
• At least 1 year of experience designing, validating, performing, and analyzing experiments to generate synthetic compounds of interest.
• Demonstrable ability to function independently, work within a flexible, team-oriented lab environment, and work within cross-functional project teams.
• Postgraduate training or equivalent experience in peptide synthesis, medicinal chemistry, protein engineering, and/or combinatorial chemistry
• Strong communication skills and experience presenting data in a team environment.
• Strong relationship-building and interaction skills with peers and supervisors.

Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

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