Sr Research Specialist II

Your task will be the determination of high-resolution,three-dimensional structures of macromolecular drug targets (typically proteins), including crystallization and structure solution of medically important structures and target-ligand complexes. As a part of an integrated team you will interact with computational chemists and medicinal chemists to design new scaffolds and improve lead compounds.

 

Requirements:The ideal candidate will have an M.S. degree and 4 or more years of work experience or a Ph.D. and 1-3 years of postdoctoral experience. Degrees in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or Molecular Biophysics are acceptable. Strong experience in crystallographic methods isa must. The successful candidate will also have experience in protein purification and molecular biology, as well as molecular modeling.Strong computational skills, biochemistry skills, experience in structure-based drug design, and/or expertise in complex crystallization problems would be useful. You should have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in large, multidisciplinary project teams.

 

TO APPLY: Please visit us at www.chiron.com; Career Opportunities, Keyword: 1219br.

 

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