Jobs at CFD Research Corporation (Now Hiring) — 48 open

We are seeking a motivated synthetic organic chemist to support our current and future research activities. This chemist will be an integral part of the drug discovery team in CFD research corporation and contribute to our success by the synthesis, purification and identification of intermediates and target compounds.

• Integrate a deep understanding of organic reaction mechanisms and retrosynthetic analysis to design and deliver synthetic routes for novel molecules
  • Synthesize compounds efficiently using diverse sources from either literature reports, in-house notebook procedures, or self-developed methods
  • Proficiency in the purification techniques including but not limited to extraction, recrystallization, distillation, chromatography (both TCL and column), filtration and sublimation
  • Analyze, identify and characterize compounds through a variety of chemical analysis techniques that include NMR (1D and 2D), MS, IR, UV-vis, polarimetry etc.
  • Exhibit safety awareness and conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner  

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD degree with major in organic chemistry
• Minimum 3 years of experience in synthetic organic chemistry post-graduation
• Self-motivated and able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and meet eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Drug discovery experience
• Medicinal chemistry experience
• Formulation experience

Location: This role is based in the Huntsville, AL area, and is 100% onsite.