Associate Scientist, Peptide Chemistry Capable LabsAssociate Scientist, Peptide ChemistrySan Francisco, CaliforniaRun microwave-assisted solid-phase peptide synthesis, support routine synthesizer maintenance, and help troubleshoot failed couplings, low crude purity, side products, cleavage issues, and instrument downtime. Execute end-to-end peptide synthesis workflows, including resin loading, coupling and deprotection cycles, cleavage, purification, analytical characterization, and sample preparation for testing.
Scientist / Senior Scientist, Peptide Chemistry Capable LabsScientist / Senior Scientist, Peptide ChemistrySan Francisco, CaliforniaLead and scale end-to-end peptide synthesis workflows, including sequence design, resin loading, coupling/deprotection cycles, cleavage, purification, and analytical characterization. Run microwave-assisted solid-phase peptide synthesis, maintain the synthesizer, and troubleshoot failed couplings, low crude purity, side products, cleavage issues, and instrument downtime.
Senior Scientist, Oligonucleotide Design and Chemistry RD PartnersSenior Scientist, Oligonucleotide Design and ChemistrySouth San Francisco, California£130,832–£174,330In-depth knowledge of oligonucleotide/peptide therapeutics, including chemical structure search tools, synthesis techniques, purification instrumentation, and analysis methods for chemically modified oligonucleotides. R&D Partners is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe.
Principal Scientist - Oligonucleotide Design and Chemistry Genentech IncPrincipal Scientist - Oligonucleotide Design and ChemistrySouth San Francisco, CA$143,200–$266,000 / yearScientific Leadership: Proven track record of leading scientific initiatives, mentoring team members, and driving cross-functional collaborations (evidenced by publications or patents). The Therapeutic Modalities and Technologies group in the Protein Sciences organization at Genentech is responsible for the design and generation of new therapeutic modalities that combine the engineering and analytical principles of multiple scientific disciplines.
Principal Scientist (Computational Chemistry) Genentech IncPrincipal Scientist (Computational Chemistry)South San Francisco, CA$144,900–$269,100 / yearKey Responsibilities: Advanced Modeling & Prediction: Lead the development and implementation of advanced computational methods, including molecular dynamics and affinity prediction, for ternary complex modeling, ligand discovery, validation and optimization. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in computational chemistry, collaborating within project teams to discover and advance induced proximity small molecules into clinical candidates.
Statistician, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) Orca Biosystems IncStatistician, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls)Menlo Park, CAThe successful candidate will partner closely with Analytical Development, Process Development, and Validation teams to design studies, analyze complex data (including non-normal distributions common in biologics assays), and translate results into clear, regulatory-defensible conclusions that support process and product decisions across the product lifecycle. Provide statistical support for analytical method validation and verification, including accuracy, precision, linearity, range, and robustness studies, with particular expertise in handling non- normal and skewed data through transformation strategies and non-parametric methods.
Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry Genentech IncPrincipal Scientist, Medicinal ChemistrySouth San Francisco, CA$144,000–$269,100 / yearIn addition to close collaboration with other chemists, the candidate will engage with various functions such as Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Structural Biology, Biochemical and Cellular Pharmacology, Machine Learning, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Safety and disease area Biology. You will demonstrate extensive experience and record of accomplishment in one or more of the following areas: medicinal chemistry, methodology/catalysis, total synthesis, chemical biology and physical organic chemistry.
Associate Director/Director, Medicinal Chemistry Rezo TherapeuticsAssociate Director/Director, Medicinal ChemistrySan Francisco, CA$160,000–$240,000 / yearThis role will contribute to the discovery of precision medicines through the design of small molecules, cross-functional collaborations to advance projects and programs, and incorporation of new technologies to accelerate drug discovery targeting protein-protein interactions. As a subject matter expert, has in-depth knowledge of medicinal chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, covalent chemistry, and a solid working knowledge of cross-functional disciplines such as ADMET optimization and building PK/PD relationships.
Staff Scientist, Chemistry CellanomeStaff Scientist, ChemistryFoster City, CA$140,000–$200,000 / yearMinimum Qualifications: PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related scientific discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Essential Duties include but are not limited to the following: Develop novel chemistries or bioconjugation strategies for Cellanome's consumable product line.
Staff Scientist, Chemistry Cellanome IncStaff Scientist, ChemistryFoster City, CA$140,000–$200,000 / yearMinimum Qualifications: PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related scientific discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Essential Duties include but are not limited to the following: Develop novel chemistries or bioconjugation strategies for Cellanome's consumable product line.
Associate Scientist, Organic Chemistry (Night Shift) Capable LabsAssociate Scientist, Organic Chemistry (Night Shift)San Francisco, CaliforniaRun microwave-assisted solid-phase peptide synthesis during night-shift hours, support routine synthesizer maintenance, and help troubleshoot failed couplings, low crude purity, side products, cleavage issues, and instrument downtime. You’re excited to own the overnight synthesis workflow: running reactions, purifying and characterizing compounds, documenting results, and preparing samples for testing with care and urgency.
Associate Scientist, Peptide Chemistry (Night Shift) Capable LabsAssociate Scientist, Peptide Chemistry (Night Shift)San Francisco, CaliforniaRun microwave-assisted solid-phase peptide synthesis during night-shift hours, support routine synthesizer maintenance, and help troubleshoot failed couplings, low crude purity, side products, cleavage issues, and instrument downtime. You’re excited to own the overnight synthesis workflow: running reactions, purifying and characterizing compounds, documenting results, and preparing samples for testing with care and urgency.
Patent Attorney or Agent – Chemistry #22150 San Francisco Vanguard-IPPatent Attorney or Agent – Chemistry #22150 San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAOur sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests. • Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree and also an advanced degree in chemistry or related field, as well as experience with small molecules.
Associate/Agent - Patent Prosecution (Chemistry) #21968 Palo Alto Vanguard-IPAssociate/Agent - Patent Prosecution (Chemistry) #21968 Palo AltoPalo Alto, CAOur sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests. Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.
Director of Formulation Chemistry MonarchDirector of Formulation ChemistryOakland, CaliforniaThen applying computational chemistry and machine learning tools to predict which of the billions of potential compounds in nature trigger a ‘fly away’ signal from the olfactory neurons in the antennae to the smell center in the animal’s brain. Monarch is developing a product that works—a spatial repellent that protects crops from insects, humans from toxins, and insects from needless harm.
Patent Agent or Attorney – Chemistry #22150 San Francisco Vanguard-IPPatent Agent or Attorney – Chemistry #22150 San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAOur sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests. • Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree and preferably also an advanced degree in chemistry or related field, as well as experience with small molecules.
Research Scientist - Computational Chemistry MonarchResearch Scientist - Computational ChemistryOakland, CaliforniaExperience with psi4, MDAnalysis, FreeSASA, AutoDock Vina, AutoDock 4. •Familiarity with cheminformatics tools (Open Babel, RDKit) and basic machine learning/AI applications in computational chemistry, including protein structure prediction (AlphaFold or similar). Then applying computational chemistry and machine learning tools to predict which of the billions of potential compounds in nature trigger a ‘fly away’ signal from the olfactory neurons in the antennae to the smell center in the animal’s brain.
Chemistry Patent Agent (HYBRID) $120,000 $225,000 AmanwithaplanservicesChemistry Patent Agent (HYBRID) $120,000 $225,000San Francisco, CaliforniaLateral candidates only please, those coming directly from another LARGE FIRM Currently practicing in this same practice group. Expected hiring range for this position is $120,000 $225,000 per year depending on the candidates geographic market location.
Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Oceanography & Natural Sciences (Chemistry, Physics and Oceanography) (AY 26/27) California Polytechnic State UniversityPart-Time Lecturer Pool - Oceanography & Natural Sciences (Chemistry, Physics and Oceanography) (AY 26/27)Vallejo, CA$5,507–$6,677Position Location Open Date Close Date Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Oceanography & Natural Sciences (Chemistry, Physics and Oceanography) (AY 26/27) Cal Poly - Solano Campus (Vallejo) April 01, 2026 March 31, 2027 This a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. The Department of Oceanography and Natural Sciences (OcNS) at California Polytechnic State University Maritime Academy invites applications for a pool of part-time lecturers from our local geographic area.
Director/Sr. Director - Medicinal Chemistry (synthetic macrocycles) Eli Lilly and CompanyDirector/Sr. Director - Medicinal Chemistry (synthetic macrocycles)San Francisco, CaliforniaOur current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL). Eli Lilly and Company is seeking an experienced and innovative Director/Senior Director with a strong background in synthetic macrocycles and macrocyclic peptides to join the Advanced Molecule Design (AMD) Medicinal Chemistry organization in Indianapolis, Indiana.