Associate Chemist, Cmc Process Development

Compensation Description

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $50,000 - $80,000 annually.

The Position

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motivated individual to become a part of its scientific team. We have an immediate opening for an Associate Chemist to work as a Chemist in the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Group focusing on small molecule process development. This is an ideal position for an individual with an organic chemistry background who has an interest in projects related to novel technology in the synthesis and purification of small molecules and bioconjugates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a well-documented laboratory notebook
• Analyze small-molecule and macromolecular targets using standard methods
• Perform synthesis, purification, and characterization of small molecules with a focus on developing robust procedures
• Track progress against project timelines, generate regular status updates and communicate progress and issues to management, including presentation of findings at team meetings
• Collaborate with other chemists in the group in the preparation of complex organic constructs
• Work closely with senior chemists on the development of new synthetic approaches to desired compounds with an eye toward large-scale synthesis
• Coordinate delivery of materials both internally and externally

Requirements:

• Eagerness to learn new techniques
• BS/BA in Chemistry or related field (minimum 1 year of relevant laboratory experience)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience with synthetic organic chemistry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience working with both small molecule or large molecule synthetic targets either in an academic or industrial setting
• Basic familiarity with GLP/GMP regulations
• Experience with small-molecule or macromolecule analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, mass spectrometry, NMR, etc.)