MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Postdoctoral Researcher in the Camacho Hernandez Lab is expected to functioning independently and will design and develop highly specialized medicinal chemistry/organic chemical reactions, full characterization and purification of small molecules that requires experience in at least NMR, HRMS, HPLC; summarize findings and publish results in research journals; assume general responsibility for scientific operations of the laboratory; provide supervision and guidance to junior technicians, students, and researchers. Successful candidate may have basic knowledge of in in-vitro pharmacology, ideally but not require.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Design and oversee medicinal/organic chemistry synthetic procedure, purification and characterization of small molecules. Collect, prepare, and analyze research data; keep a detailed notebook summarizing experiments and recording research data; maintain computer database of research data; tabulate and display data for presentation in research conferences and for manuscript preparation; use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.
Supervise other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency; participate in training of fellows, residents, students and volunteer workers as needed.
Search pertinent scientific literature as needed.
Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory.
SALARY:
Commensurate with experience
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Compensation