What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computational Chemist position at Cogent Scientific?
Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to partner in the global effort to improve lives through innovative science with an experienced workforce. We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation.
Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay, attractive benefits, and an exciting work environment. We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values:
Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.
Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
Good: We act ethically and morally.
Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.
Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.
Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.
We currently have a role available for a Computational Chemist.
Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Experience with chemical information databases and data management systems (i.e. ChemDraw, etc.).
- Proficiency in data management software and tools.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Organizing and managing technical chemical information.
- Collecting and processing chemical data from various sources.
- Collaborating with chemists and other scientists to understand their data needs.
- Conducting chemical structure searches.
- Ensuring data quality and consistency.
- Purchasing and registering chemicals and chemical compounds.
Job requirements include, but are not limited to:
- BS-Chemistry, Bioinformatics or a related field with minimum of 3 years of industrial (pharma preferred) lab experience outside of academia. MS in the same fields with 2 years of industrial lab experience outside of academia will also be considered.
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Works well both as a team and as an individual.
- Demonstration of a high level of learning agility and the ability to work across functions. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
