Compound Management Associate

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Compound Management Associate for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Cambridge, MA. Details for the position are as follows:
 

• Pay: $30-37/hr.
• 12-month assignment with possibility for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.

Responsibilities: 

• Register newly synthesized and externally sourced compounds in the electronic compound database in accordance with established registration and nomenclature standards.
• Maintain complete and accurate compound metadata, including chemical structure, molecular weight, purity, salt form, inventory location, and sample history.
• Conduct routine audits and reconcile physical inventory with electronic records; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain an accurate compound inventory and ensure research materials are available to project teams when needed.
• Coordinate domestic and international compound shipments and transfers to internal and external collaborators in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Create, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training materials for compound management workflows.
• Investigate deviations involving inventory, labeling, shipping, or database records and drive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Lead continuous-improvement initiatives that strengthen efficiency, scalability, turnaround time, data integrity, and user experience.
• Serve as the operational point of contact for CROs and vendors supporting compound synthesis, purification, analytical testing, storage, and logistics.
• Partner with project teams, procurement, and quality functions to address common collaboration challenges, including inconsistent metadata, variable packaging formats, shipment delays, customs constraints, unclear ownership, and communication across time zones.
• Contribute operational input to vendor onboarding, performance discussions, process changes, and business-continuity planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry a related scientific discipline; an M.S. or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of chemical structures, nomenclature, compound handling, storage, and laboratory safety practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and database or inventory-tracking applications. Some experience in python scripting is preferred.
• Familiarity with automated compound storage and retrieval systems and high-throughput screening support is preferred.

If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached.
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