Senior Computational Chemist

Sr. Computational Chemist

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Sr. Computational Chemist for a 6-month contract position at a cutting-edge client in San Diego, CA. If youre passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.
Pay: $50-70/hour
Schedule: Mon-Fri Day. 3-4 days onsite

Overview

This client is an industry-leading company thats leading the way in neuroscience-focused drug discovery and development. The Client is expanding its R&D chemistry capabilities and is seeking a skilled Computational Chemist to join their growing team. In this role, you will apply computational methodologies to design optimized compounds with balanced properties across drug discovery programs, from early lead identification to late-stage optimization. You will work closely with medicinal chemists, DMPK scientists, structural biologists, and pharmacologists to drive impactful compound design.

Responsibilities:

• Apply structure-based design and molecular modeling techniques to support drug discovery
  
• Contribute to the development of in-silico modeling platforms within the chemistry department
  
• Generate productive hypotheses using protein-ligand docking and SAR analysis
  
• Develop and maintain machine learning/AI models for DMPK and in-vitro biology endpoints
  
• Facilitate compound design using predictive computational technologies
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to interpret experimental results and guide compound optimization
  
• Identify and implement new computational methods to enhance the Clients drug discovery platform
  
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to improve lead optimization and identify development candidates
  
• Stay current with scientific literature and integrate innovations into the computational platform
  
• Engage stakeholders across research functions to deliver and exchange key results

Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry with 5+ years of relevant experience in computational chemistry, cheminformatics, or protein-ligand modeling
  
• OR MS/MA in Chemistry with 3+ years of similar experience
  
• OR 3+ years of post-Ph.D. experience in a related field
  
• Strong knowledge of structure-based design, molecular modeling software (e.g., Schrodinger, CCG, OpenEye)
  
• Experience with machine learning/AI predictive modeling and cheminformatics tools
  
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

What happens next:
Once you apply, youll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But dont worry even if this position doesnt work out, youre still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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