Lead Analytical Chemist, Drug Discovery (Small Molecules)

Posted 10 days ago

ideayaSouth San Francisco (CA)

Chemists Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

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About the role

IDEAYA Biosciences, a precision medicine oncology company, is seeking a talented analytical chemist to oversee discovery analytical work at our South San Francisco headquarters. This role requires an on-site presence four days per week and close collaboration with medicinal chemistry and cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in analytical chemistry with 5+ years in drug discovery, focusing on HPLC/SFC purification, method development, and CRO management.

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