Moffitt Cancer Center is internationally recognized for our focus on personalized cancer care and translational research. The mission of Moffitt is clear, focused, and fully stated in nine words, "To contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer." With a tradition of excellence that began with the first patient admission in 1986, dedicated Moffitt physicians, scientists, and staff members have remained committed to excellence in an atmosphere characterized by kindness, caring, and hope.

The Core Facility at the Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join the Chemical Biology Core Department as a Chemical Biology Specialist III in Tampa, FL. 

Position Highlights:

• The primary responsibility of this position is for effective management of synthetic and medicinal chemistry strategies in support of research and development in collaborative Drug Discovery and Chemical Biology research projects.
• Responsible for designing, synthesizing, chemical analysis, purification of small molecules, generating experimental reports of all assigned projects and providing expert assistance in the synthesis of focused compound libraries.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in effectively managing synthetic and medicinal chemistry strategies at the project level to ensure the timely delivery of project milestones is required.
• Broad working knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry, multi-step synthesis of small molecules and applications of analytical chemistry (NMR, HPLC and Mass spectrometry) to conduct chemistry research in a drug discovery and chemical biology environment is essential.
• Must possess strong synthetic organic chemistry skills, excellent communication and problem-solving skills and positive interaction with a diverse group of research staff inside and outside the institution and a proactive attitude in a service provision.

Values and Expectations

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High learning agility and curiosity to learn and adopt new technologies
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a focus on quality results
• Self-aware; seeks ways to improve personal and scientific skills

Responsibilities:

• This position requires providing expert assistance in the synthesis of focused compound libraries.
• Establishing and optimizing projects as assigned by the Core Facility Manager to design/synthesize novel compounds.
• The routine performance of all equipment maintenance to assure all equipment used in the core is performing IAW OEM specification and reducing equipment downtime.
• Manage compound inventory, submit compounds in a timely manner for Moffitt drug discovery projects, establish effective collaborative routes with Moffitt PIs/Postdocs.
• Produce written materials using journal standards and ensuring they are publication ready.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in chemistry or related field with at least 3 years' experience in synthetic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or synthesis of biologically active compounds is required OR  Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field with 1 year of post-doctoral experience in synthetic chemistry, medicinal chemistry or synthesis of biologically active compounds.
• Ph.D. in Organic Synthesis is preferred with 3 years of post-doc experience in small molecule synthesis.
• Experience with Synthetic route planning, and reaction problem-solving to apply chemical biology and medicinal chemistry projects is essential.
• Outstanding experimental skills, planning, and execution of laboratory work.
• Experience maintaining chemistry labs and associated chemistry equipment.
• Expertise in analysis of compounds using NMR techniques, HPLC-MS, HRMS is essential.
• Experience in Mass Spectroscopy
• Ability to orally present synthetic chemistry/projects to PIs, in group meetings, and departmental meetings is essential.
• Ability to carry out positive interactions with a diverse group of research staff inside and outside the institution.
• Proactive attitude in a service provision, excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Salary and Benefits Offered to Moffitt Team Members:  

• Market competitive salary  
• Team Member Incentive  
• Tuition Assistance   
• Inclusive Benefits package - Health, Financial, Lifestyle coverage & more