Senior Research Associate, Medicinal Chemistry

W2 Contract

Pay Rate: $50 - $60 per hour

Location: Redwood City, CA - Onsite Role

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Temporary Senior Research Associate in Analytical Chemistry to support small-molecule drug discovery efforts within the Integrated Discovery Research team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in analytical and preparative chromatography to purify compounds, generate high-quality analytical data, and evaluate key physicochemical properties that inform drug discovery decisions

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain analytical and preparative LC-MS and SFC systems.
• Purify and isolate synthetic intermediates and final products using preparative HPLC and SFC methodologies.
• Perform analytical characterization and quality control testing, including LC-MS, NMR, and chiral purity assessments.
• Assist in the development, optimization, and execution of physicochemical and stability assays.
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate experimental results to project teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory workflows, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Support general laboratory maintenance.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• B.S. or B.A. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of one year of post-graduation laboratory experience, including handling organic solvents and reagents.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and critical thinking abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with instrument software platforms such as Agilent, Waters, and Bruker.
• Experience supporting purification and analytical workflows in small-molecule drug discovery.

Bayside Solutions, Inc. is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Additionally, candidates for this position must qualify as a W2 candidate.

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