Chemist

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. M3