Postdoctoral Fellow - Organic Chemistry
- City of Hope
- Location: Duarte, CA
- Job Number: 7298134 (Ref #: 10028692)
- Posting Date: Newly posted
- Salary / Pay Rate: $34.00 - $37.55 / hour
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.
A Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity is immediately available for the highly motivated individual in the laboratory of Dr. Robert Hickey at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, a prestigious NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. For more information on Dr. Hickey’s research, please visit here.
As a successful candidate, you will:
· Synthesize small molecules using multi-step processes, modern purification systems (e.g., Flash Chromatography), and advanced analytical tools.
· Design and optimize synthetic pathways to efficiently produce high-quality target molecules.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams on the discovery and development of small molecule drugs and PROTAC-drug conjugates.
· Present research findings and contribute to scientific discussions within the project team.
· Maintain a safe, compliant, and organized laboratory environment while adhering to EHS policies and regulatory standards.
Your qualifications should include:
- Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, preferably earned within the past two years.
- Demonstrated expertise in small molecule synthesis within a standard chemistry laboratory setting.
- Proficiency in purification techniques for small organic molecules, such as chromatography (HPLC, LCMS), and characterization methods, including NMR and mass spectrometry.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $34.00 - $37.55 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
