Senior Scientist, Chemistry

Job Description Our Company is seeking creative chemists for positions within the Discovery Chemistry Department. The successful candidate will join multidisciplinary, highly collaborative discovery teams to invent novel medicines by applying innovative synthetic chemistry, analytical techniques, and data analysis to design and synthesize drug candidates and intermediates. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills through collaborations with talented and dedicated colleagues while advancing your career. Responsibilities Act as an expert in the laboratory, executing on program and chemistry strategy. Develop and utilize innovative synthetic, medicinal chemistry and/or chemical biology problem solving skills coupled with analysis of data sets to build structure‑activity relationships. Design, synthesize, purify, and characterize drug candidates and/or chemical probes in target identification and validation, hit‑to‑lead, and lead optimization programs. Provide scientific mentoring and technical training of team members. Establish a substantial external scientific presence, including authoring significant scientific publications and presentations. To accomplish the above, the successful candidate must be a creative and innovative scientist with strong organic synthesis, problem‑solving, interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills. Education B.S. in chemistry, chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, or a related scientific discipline with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience; M.S. in related fields with a minimum of four (4) years of experience; or a Ph.D. in related fields (to be received by Summer 2026). Requirements Prior experience in methodology/catalysis, total synthesis, chemical biology, bioconjugate chemistry, peptide synthesis, and/or physical organic chemistry. Ability to solve complex problems. Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills. Required Skills Adaptability, chemical synthesis, chromatography, collaborative communications, creative thinking, data‑driven decision making, motivation management, organic chemistry, organic synthesis, peptide synthesis, spectroscopy, technical training. English and Accommodation Statement Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. EEO Statement As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Salary The salary range for this role is $117,000.00 - $184,200.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. Location and Citizenship Requirements US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Applicants must reside in the US or Puerto Rico. San Francisco, California Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Los Angeles, California Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Employee Status and Travel Employee Status: Regular. Relocation: Domestic. VISA Sponsorship: Yes. Travel Requirements: 10%. Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable. Shift: Not Indicated. Valid Driving License: No. Hazardous Material(s): N/A. #J-18808-Ljbffr Merck & Co.