Staff Scientist Chemist

Company: National Center for Advancing Translational Scienc
Location: Rockville
Posted on: October 14, 2020

Job Description:

SunIRef:Event140 Position Description: The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking applications from exceptional scientists to serve as chemists in the Division of Preclinical Innovation (DPI). DPI studies translation of basic discoveries into tangible improvements to human health at a systems level as a scientific and operational problem. The scientists within DPI come from a broad range of scientific disciplines including but not limited to therapeutic discovery, preclinical development, toxicology, biomarkers and clinical application - to reduce, remove or bypass significant bottlenecks across the entire continuum of translation and to train the future translational science workforce. Qualifications: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (MD., Ph.D. or equivalent) in a relevant field and be a recognized expert and accomplished leader in the field. Qualifications for these positions include strong medicinal chemistry expertise and expertise with synthetic and analytical chemistry approaches typically applied to small molecule probes and to determine the purity of synthesized compounds. Candidates may use Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS) and/or other state of the art equipment to analyze the purity of compounds and verify the chemical structures. Candidates are required to oversee the research conducted by staff and trainees and provide training on specialized equipment and interpret data. Candidates will collaborate with other scientists within and outside NCATS on initiatives such as the Helping End Addiction Long-Term (HEAL) initiative and the NCATS response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Salary/Benefits: The current salary range is commensurate with experience and accomplishments; a full civil service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan participation, etc.) is available. To : Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position, including a career synopsis (1-3 pages); a current curriculum vitae on MM/DD/YY format and complete bibliography; and the names and contact information of three references to . The position will remain open for 30 days beginning October 7, 2020. Learn more about intramural research at NCATS. This post will be available until November 7, 2020 or until filled. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

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