Senior Research Scientist - Implementation Science

Company: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Location: New York
Posted on: February 5, 2025

Job Description:

Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue---our mission---at MSK and around the globe.
Job Description: The Organic Synthesis Core Facility at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is urgently looking for a PhD-level Organic/Medicinal Chemist to join our team. OSCF supports the work of both clinical and basic science colleagues by addressing their chemistry needs.
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The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high level productivity in the lab and will require good working knowledge of contemporary organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry to support a wide range of research projects. The role requires performing experiments within established timelines, and make every effort to purify and characterize products, along with maintaining detailed and accurate laboratory notebooks. Additionally, the candidate will have the ability to reconcile bench work and effectively communicate research findings through written reports, and drafting manuscripts and patent applications.
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PhD in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry.
Experience running flow chemistry is highly preferred.
Experience with nucleoside and nucleotide chemistry is desirable.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, an abridged overview of your accomplished synthesis or medicinal chemistry work, along with the names and contact information of at least three professional references. Applications should be sent via email to: Hours : Onsite Monday - Friday, 9am - 5 pm
Closing: MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
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Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
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