Scientist I, Compound Management

Role Summary

Scientist I, Compound Management. Location: Boston. The role consolidates and maintains a compound management function, responsible for storage, retrieval and distribution of the company’s compound collection for biological profiling across internal and external sites. The successful candidate will collaborate with Chemistry, Biology, Screening, Data Science, and Facilities groups, and will demonstrate strong communication, independence and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the receipt, storage, inventory and distribution of compounds for biological assays
• Perform hands-on lab work like solubilizations of solids, weighing, aliquoting and plate preparations to fulfil requests from scientists
• Maintain Boston Library plates integrity
• Run methods for Compounds QC on LCMS under supervision from Analytical chemists
• Operate and troubleshoot independently various automated instruments following Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform quality controls to preserve sample integrity
• Ensure proper tracking of compounds distribution to maintain an up-to-date accurate inventory
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing compound shipments to/from CROs, partners and collaborators
• Maintain safe workplaces, overall compound cleanness, and security standards

Qualifications

• Three to five (3-5) years of applicable experience within the life sciences industry
• Hands-on experience in compound management and an excellent understanding of underlying processes
• Experience operating, and troubleshooting various instrumentation including acoustic dispensers, liquid handlers, automated stores
• Experience with LIMS systems
• Experience in LCMS is a plus
• Experience writing SOPs
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external personnel
• Experience working across multiple teams and functionalities
• Strong organization skills, ability to work independently, to prioritize and manage multiple projects

Education

• BSc / MSc Degree or equivalent in a related scientific discipline, preferably in Chemistry