Planet Pharma · 21 hours ago
Scientist Senior
Thousand Oaks, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$36/hr - $46/hr
2+ years expPlanet Pharma is seeking a Senior Scientist with a PhD in organic chemistry or a Master's degree with relevant experience. The role involves working as part of a drug development team focused on synthesizing chemical intermediates and participating in various developmental activities.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Independently synthesizing chemical intermediates and process impurities
Reaction development
Characterization of reaction profiles and isolated compounds
Commercial process development activities
Maintain laboratory notebooks and computer files
Participate in group and project meetings
Work in a team environment collaborating with various colleagues in process development including process chemists and analytical chemists
Qualification
Required
PhD degree in organic chemistry (or Master's with 3 years experience)
Lab experience in complex organic synthesis, e.g. natural products, organic methods, bench work at a pharmaceutical or fine chemical company
Familiarity with standard organic characterization techniques (HPLC, LC-MS, NMR, Q-NMR)
Ability to independently synthesize chemical intermediates and process impurities
Experience in reaction development, characterization of reaction profiles and isolated compounds, and commercial process development activities
Ability to maintain laboratory notebooks and computer files
Participation in group and project meetings
Ability to work in a team environment collaborating with various colleagues in process development including process chemists and analytical chemists
Preferred
PhD in organic chemistry
2+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry
Broad knowledge of organic chemistry reactions and current scientific literature
Laboratory skills including synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic small molecules
Analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC and Mass Spec
Experience in reviewing and interpreting analytical data
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Excellent presentation, written and verbal skills
Knowledge of basic software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Company
Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cynthia Lewis
Senior Executive Recruiter, Life Sciences - PPG Advisory Partners
Emma Morris
President, PPG Advisory Partners
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