Chemistry Researcher Jobs in British Columbia

PhD (with 0-5 years postdoctoral or industrial experience) or MSc (with 5+ years of related experience) in synthetic chemistry is required

Experience with synthetic organic chemistry in a medicinal or process chemistry environment

Industry experience is strongly preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Perform synthetic chemistry (executes, troubleshoots, designs) to provide chemical compounds in support of adMare projects (typically mg to 100 g scale)

Assist in the coordination of the day-to-day operations of the synthetic chemistry lab, including the maintenance and good operation of equipment

Liaises with Communications Coordinator, Communication Manager(s) and clients in other departments to assess writing and research needs.

Diploma in English, Communications, Journalism, Professional Writing or equivalent education.

Two years directly relevant work experience.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work as part of a team.

Intermediate level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word. Possesses fast and accurate keyboard skills.

Assesses topic and audience for preparation of presentation.

Hybrid work model (3 days in office and 2 days work from home)

Experience with technical apparel is preferred

Experience in survey creation and platforms, such as Crowdsignal and/or Qualtrics

Strong analytical skills – you’re able to sift through data, identify key information, and synthesize into themes

Strong leadership skills - ability to take initiative when required and work cross functionally

Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills

Matrixed management of scientists and research associates conducting peptide synthesis, biological assays and preclinical studies

Manage external teams (CROs and academic collaborations) to deliver peptides/peptidomimetics or small molecule-based radiopharmaceuticals (RPs) for biological evaluation

Experience in leading drug discovery projects to reach key discovery milestones

Experience in radiopharmaceutical development preferred, but not required

Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills, verbal communication and writing skills

A team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong passion for the discovery of targeted therapies

Excellent observational, organizational, data management, and documentation skills

Maintenance of clear and accurate lab records, adherence to all safety and compliance requirements

PhD in Chemistry or related area with 5+ years of relevant industrial drug discovery experience

Solid understanding and practical experience in peptide drug discovery

Solid experience in modern synthetic and analytical techniques

Full extended health and dental benefits

Get hands-on experience in teaching and tutoring

Flexible working hours (you get to decide when to work!)

A perfect part-time job to earn extra income

Prepare for tutoring materials (e.g. textbook, quiz, etc.) before each class

Communicate with students and clarify their specific tutoring needs

Able to answer students’ questions or concerns in the app within 24 hours

·Present research findings to stakeholders, including management, marketing teams, and product development teams.

·Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

·Knowledge or experience in the sustainable energy industry is a plus but not required.

·Stay updated with industry news, market developments, and new research methodologies to enhance research capabilities.

·Experience in using market research tools and software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey) is a plus.

·Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data effectively.

Good organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a high-paced, fast-changing environment. Results-oriented mindset

Experience with multi-step synthetic chemistry over and above the teaching lab is required

Excellent oral and written communication capabilities

Good computer skills particularly with MS Office suite and ChemOffice (ChemDraw)

Reproduces or adapts established synthetic procedures to transform chemical species into target payloads, intermediates, and drug-linkers

Monitors reaction progress using HPLC-MS and TLC