About You
You’re a cheminformatics expert who loves to solve difficult problems and are not discouraged by challenges. You have a passion for drug discovery and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You are curious, love challenges, and enjoy pushing the edge of technology to solve important problems with creative solutions. You’re collaborative by nature, resourceful, open-minded, data-driven, and can operate with a sense of urgency.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. plus 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's plus 14 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's plus 16 years of relevant experience.
- Expertise in cheminformatics data analysis, data mining, and machine learning models to solve drug discovery problems.
- Expertise with ligand-based design approaches, QSAR, multiparameter optimization to rationalize SAR and design novel molecules.
- Expertise in scientific programming languages such as python, with experience using RDKit and other cheminformatic libraries and data analytics (Spotfire, DataWarrior, D360).
- Experience in virtual screening, HTS triaging, hit calling, and diversity analysis.
- Familiar with commercial platforms and ELN/registration systems (Schrödinger, OpenEye, MOE, Dotmatics, DataBricks, KNIME).
- A track record of publications, patents and/or conference presentations in computational chemistry and/or drug discovery.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic research environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:
- 401k plan with company matching
- Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)
- Mental health and wellness benefits
- Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns
- Generous paid time off and holiday policies
- Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies
- Enhanced parental leave benefit
- Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site
The expected salary range for this role is $178,000 to $215,250 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise.
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