Senior Specialist, Compound Management

Role: Senior Specialist, Compound Management overseeing receipt, storage, tracking, and distribution of chemical and biological samples supporting Deciphera's drug discovery efforts. Responsibilities include managing inventory, preparing compounds, coordinating shipments, maintaining databases, and improving workflows across chemistry, biology, IT, and external partners. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field; 3+ years in compound/sample management within biotech, pharma, or CRO environments; hands-on experience with laboratory operations, sample weighing, aliquoting, and inventory systems; strong organizational, communication, and safety compliance skills. Preferred: advanced degrees, experience refining compound management processes, chemical safety expertise. High-value biopharma specifics: supporting early-stage discovery programs, working cross-functionally to ensure sample integrity and compliance, with emphasis on data accuracy and process improvement. Work setup not specified, but involves laboratory and cross-team collaboration.