Scientist, Cheminformatics, based in Montreal/Quebec

Scientist, Cheminformatics, based in Montreal/Quebec Apply for the Scientist, Cheminformatics, based in Montreal/Quebec role at X-Chem, Inc. At X-Chem, it is our mission to leverage the world’s leading drug discovery platform to help create molecules that will improve human health. We do more than screen compounds; we help you make confident decisions that move science forward. Our integrated platform combines DNA-encoded libraries, medicinal chemistry, advanced modeling and proprietary AI into a powerful and precise discovery engine. Everything is connected through Chemomics, our approach to unlocking value from every data point. Whether you’re exploring a new target or refining a lead, we help you discover high‑quality molecules with greater speed, insight and control. We are seeking a scientist in cheminformatics based in Montreal, Canada. Primary responsibilities will be the implementation of data governance best practices, cheminformatics support of drug discovery scientists, and computational chemistry support where applicable. Engagement with analytical chemistry for machine learning and expansion of the role into generalized computational chemistry and method development will be a learning opportunity. This hybrid role will be located at X-Chem’s offices in Montreal, QC and will report to the Director of Computational Chemistry Innovation in Waltham, US. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, curiosity and a willingness to learn and be flexible. Key Responsibilities Implement and support data integration and workflow efforts across the drug discovery business with a goal of seamless integration of wet/computational data and predictive tools across workflows. Support computational chemistry and chemoinformatics efforts in partnership with medicinal chemistry. Partner with ML to improve our use from a scientific basis. Support bringing our total data flow and infrastructure to industry standard in terms of governance, documentation, data standardization, and best practice. Help bridge the gap between scientists and R&D technology. Focus on chemistry and experimental data governance, standards, and workflows. Qualifications Education: BSc and/or MSc in Physical Chemistry, Computer Science or related field, and/or a PhD in the same field. Experience: 1 to 3 years of industry experience is desirable. Fluidity in a coding language (Python, R). Familiarity with DEL data and major computational packages (Schrodinger, MOE, OpenEye, RDKit). Experience with chemoinformatics workflows and processing. Experience with CDD Vault preferably as an administrator. Computational chemistry basic literacy. Other Requirements Bilingual (French and English). Excellent oral and written communication skills. Good problem‑solving skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Current work authorization in Canada. Benefits We are focused on the development and career progression of our people to reach their full potential through workshops, training courses and mentor guidance. X-Chem offers competitive compensation (salary and performance incentive) and an interesting benefits package. Benefits we offer include: Medical, Dental, STD/LTD and Life Insurance, Retirement Plan with employer match; paid vacations starting at 3 weeks plus paid Christmas shutdown; casual dress, vision care including prescription safety glasses, training sessions and workshops, social hours and team‑building company events. Location: Montreal, Quebec, CanadaSeniority level: Entry levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr