Nurix Therapeutics
Scientist I, Medicinal Chemistry
The Woodlands, Texas
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About the role
- Engage in rational structure-based drug discovery enabled by our computational and structural biology group
- Stay current with advances in synthetic and medicinal chemistry and apply relevant methods to project work
Responsibilities
- Design and synthesize novel chemical entities optimized for potency, selectivity, pharmacokinetics, and in vivo efficacy, using modern synthetic methods and creative strategies to access challenging molecules
- Design and execute high-quality experiments, critically analyze results, and use data to form hypotheses and guide next steps
- Advance structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies by contributing to compound design
- Nurix Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted protein degradation medicines, the next frontier in innovative drug design aimed at improving treatment options for patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases.
Requirements
- PhD with up to 4 years of relevant experience, MS with 6 or more years of relevant experience, or BS or equivalent with 10 or more years of relevant experience
- Strong scientific and synthetic problem-solving skills and the ability to independently troubleshoot challenging chemistry
- Scientific curiosity, creativity, and the ability to rapidly learn and apply new concepts, technologies, and approaches
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with demonstrated ability to contribute in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate scientific concepts, results, and conclusions
Skills
- Apply strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot challenges and identify practical solutions
Compensation
- $130,200 - $141,400
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