Organic Chemistry Specialist - Fully Remote MercorOrganic Chemistry Specialist - Fully RemoteSan Francisco, CaliforniaRemote$80–$110 / hourCurrent or recent experience in an active research role, as a PhD candidate , postdoctoral researcher, or industry researcher. Identify areas where current models fail, focusing on mistakes a working PhD chemist would catch.
Scientist, Delivery Sciences Lipid Chemistry NewLimitScientist, Delivery Sciences Lipid ChemistrySouth San Francisco, CA$130,000–$171,000 / yearNewLimit is seeking a Lipid Chemist to design, synthesize, and characterize ionizable lipids, PEG-lipid Conjugates, peptide and antibody conjugates to build our targeting LNP platform with a particular focus on getting nucleic acid payloads into target cells and tissues beyond the liver. Develop conjugation chemistry that links peptides, antibodies, nanobodies, and small-molecule ligands to lipid anchors, generating building blocks for cell- and tissue-selective delivery to support tLNP research and pipeline targets.
Vice President, Early Discovery Chemistry Revolution MedicinesVice President, Early Discovery ChemistryRedwood City, California$294,000–$367,000 / yearThe VP will foster close collaboration across biology, computational sciences, and downstream medicinal chemistry teams to ensure seamless progression from early discovery into lead optimization and contribute to advancing transformative science by demonstrating: Vision, strategy, leadership : Collaborate with Research leadership to develop a long-term strategy for portfolio expansion through discovery of inhibitors of frontier oncology targets. Innovation : Provide scientific leadership for innovation across early discovery and medicinal chemistry, leveraging advances in AI/ML, data-informed approaches to accelerate DMTA cycles, computational design, data analysis, automation, innovative synthesis and screening approaches, and data science to accelerate discovery and expand access to novel chemical space.
Senior Scientist, Surface Chemistry Ultima GenomicsSenior Scientist, Surface ChemistryFremont, CA$120,000–$140,000 / yearThis role pays between $120,000 and $140,000, if performed in California, and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Experience with vapor-phase and CVD-style deposition of organosilanes, thiols, or related surface chemistries, biomaterials coatings and/or bioconjugation chemistry.
Principal Scientist, Computational Chemistry Cytokinetics, IncorporatedPrincipal Scientist, Computational ChemistrySouth San Francisco, CA$202,500–$236,250 / yearLeveraging state-of-the-art machine learning technologies such as QSAR modeling, de novo design tools, and reaction prediction algorithms, you will develop robust workflows and processes that enhance compound design capabilities and enable data-driven decision-making. Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction.
Bioconjugate & Surface-Chemistry Consultant Astera InstituteBioconjugate & Surface-Chemistry ConsultantEmeryville, CaliforniaUnlike traditional non-profit research organizations, projects supported by Astera operate like high-velocity startups, allowing us to focus on ambitious goals, match structure to problem, and attract strong technical talent and leadership. The Astera Institute is seeking a Bioconjugate & Surface-Chemistry Consultant to advise on and develop the surface chemistry that anchors a DNA-origami structure to a device surface with controlled placement and orientation.
Assistant Professor in Chemistry (Open Area) stanfordAssistant Professor in Chemistry (Open Area)Palo Alto, CaliforniaThe Chemistry Department, School of Humanities & Sciences, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Applicants should exhibit the potential to run a world-leading independent research program and should possess good communication skills and a commitment to teaching and mentoring.
Associate Scientist, Oligonucleotide Chemistry & Delivery Denali TherapeuticsAssociate Scientist, Oligonucleotide Chemistry & DeliverySouth San Francisco, CA$106,000–$138,000 / yearSupport high-throughput and mid-scale oligonucleotide synthesis activities, including the evaluation of novel chemistries, modifications, and workflow innovations to enable rapid discovery-stage generation of siRNA/ASOs and bioconjugates within one or more preclinical drug discovery programs. Apply analytical technologies, including UV-Vis spectrophotometry, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), mass spectrometry (MS), multi-angle light scattering (MALS), and other orthogonal characterization techniques, to analyze, purify, quantify, and characterize oligonucleotides and bioconjugates.
Computational Chemistry Expert - PhD MercorComputational Chemistry Expert - PhDSan Francisco, CaliforniaRemote$70–$100 / hourDesign challenging computational problems in Computational Chemistry & Electronic Structure using PySCF for quantum chemistry calculations. Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure problems align with real scientific workflows.
NewSenior Scientist, Peptide Chemistry (Night Shift) Capable LabsSenior Scientist, Peptide Chemistry (Night Shift)San Francisco, CaliforniaTroubleshoot synthetic and analytical issues during night-shift hours, including failed reactions, low conversion, low crude purity, side products, solubility limitations, cleavage/deprotection issues, purification challenges, and instrument downtime. Prepare compounds for in vitro and in vivo testing, maintain rigorous experimental records, and communicate overnight synthesis results, issues, timelines, and risks clearly to the day team.
NewAssociate Scientist, Organic Chemistry Capable LabsAssociate Scientist, Organic ChemistrySan Francisco, CaliforniaPurify and characterize compounds using analytical HPLC, prep HPLC, LC-MS, NMR, flash chromatography, SFC, and related methods; record identity, purity, yield, and batch-level QC data before handoff. Run solid-phase and solution-phase synthesis workflows where useful, including resin-based chemistry, coupling/deprotection cycles, cleavage, crude analysis, purification, and final compound QC.
Scientist / Senior Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry Capable LabsScientist / Senior Scientist, Medicinal ChemistrySan Francisco, CaliforniaDesign and execute synthetic routes using solid-phase and solution-phase workflows, including functional group transformations, coupling chemistry, protecting group strategies, late-stage diversification, cleavage/deprotection where relevant, purification, and analytical characterization. Troubleshoot synthetic and analytical issues, including failed reactions, low conversion, poor selectivity, low crude purity, side products, solubility limitations, purification challenges, and instrument downtime.
Scientist / Senior Scientist, Organic Chemistry Capable LabsScientist / Senior Scientist, Organic ChemistrySan Francisco, CaliforniaDesign and execute synthetic routes using solid-phase and solution-phase workflows, including functional group transformations, coupling chemistry, protecting group strategies, late-stage diversification, cleavage and deprotection where relevant, purification, and analytical characterization. Troubleshoot synthetic and analytical issues with strong experimental judgment, including failed reactions, low conversion, poor selectivity, low crude purity, side products, solubility limitations, purification challenges, poor recovery, and instrument downtime.
Senior Faculty Position in Chemistry (Open Area) stanfordSenior Faculty Position in Chemistry (Open Area)Palo Alto, CaliforniaThe salary range for this position is $159,907-$178,030 for the rank of Associate Professor and $188,500-$341,136 for the rank of Full Professor for the academic year 2026–2027. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.
Production Technician - Chemistry EarthOpticsProduction Technician - ChemistryEmeryville, CAOur mission is to be the leading soil information company, delivering maps that growers, farmers, ranchers, and other stakeholders use to cost-effectively increase yields and improve soil health and the climate. Collaborate with cross-functional lab teams (e.g., blending lab, carbon lab) to support overall lab operations and workflow efficiency.
Vice President, Early Discovery Chemistry Revolution Medicines, Inc.Vice President, Early Discovery ChemistryRedwood City, CA$294,000–$367,000 / yearThe VP will foster close collaboration across biology, computational sciences, and downstream medicinal chemistry teams to ensure seamless progression from early discovery into lead optimization and contribute to advancing transformative science by demonstrating: Vision, strategy, leadership: Collaborate with Research leadership to develop a long-term strategy for portfolio expansion through discovery of inhibitors of frontier oncology targets. Innovation: Provide scientific leadership for innovation across early discovery and medicinal chemistry, leveraging advances in AI/ML, data-informed approaches to accelerate DMTA cycles, computational design, data analysis, automation, innovative synthesis and screening approaches, and data science to accelerate discovery and expand access to novel chemical space.
Computational Chemistry / Theory Consultant Astera InstituteComputational Chemistry / Theory ConsultantEmeryville, CaliforniaThe Astera Institute is seeking a Computational Chemistry / Theory Consultant to provide the specialist molecular-simulation and theory for a nanoscale electrostatic actuator — the electrostatics that drive it and the mechanics of its moving parts (charged plate, force transmitter, and amplifying linkage) — and predict the experimental quantities the team measures on the bench. Model electrostatic actuation — how an applied field drives the charged DNA-origami plate through an ionic solution and into a polymer cushion — using appropriate methods (e.g., Poisson–Boltzmann, explicit-ion molecular dynamics, or continuum modeling) to predict the device's voltage–displacement and force behavior.
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.