Website Alpha-9 Theranostics Alpha-9 Theranostics
A clinical stage, radiopharmaceutical company
Alpha-9 Theranostics is seeking an experienced Chemist to join our growing organization. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with solid-phase peptide synthesis, and preferably with radiopharmaceutical development. This person will be responsible for designing, planning and synthesizing peptides/peptidomimetic building blocks and precursors for radiopharmaceutical product candidates.
We are an early-stage company, so you will have the opportunity to participate cross-functionally and contribute to the build-out and set-up of new laboratory facilities. The ideal candidate will have multi-tasking ability and a desire to strive in a fast-paced environment.
Some specific duties and tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Design, plan, and synthesize peptides/peptidomimetics or small molecule-based building blocks and drug substances for radiopharmaceutical development
- Analytical development and validation using LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, HPLC and NMR
- Partner and collaborate with internal/external teams to deliver compounds for biological evaluation
- Maintain clear and accurate lab records
- Interpret and analyze data, prepare, and review study reports, communicate project progress to internal stakeholders and external collaborators
- Key participant in the writing and execution of patent applications
Contribute to build-out and set up of a new laboratory facility
Mentor Chemists I and II - Lab maintenance and support of ordering and receipt of needed supplies
Qualifications:
- MS or Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or related area; and 5+ years of related industrial experience
- Solid understanding and practical experience in synthetic organic methodology and chemical process research, combined with strong problem-solving skills
- Significant experience in modern synthetic and analytical techniques
- Significant experience with solid-phase peptide synthesis preferred, but not required
- Significant experience in radiopharmaceutical development preferred, but not required
- Excellent observational, organizational, data management, and documentation skills
- A team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong passion for the discovery of targeted therapies in a fast-paced start-up environment