Scientist, Synthetic Chemistry

**Who we are**

Abdera Therapeutics Inc. is a precision oncology company developing next-generation targeted radiation therapies
- one of the most cutting-edge and highly promising areas of drug development. The company is built on a proprietary modular technology platform optimized for the delivery of radioisotopes to selectively destroy tumor cells while sparing healthy cells. Abdera is using this platform to enable the rapid development of a broad range of safe and efficacious therapies serving cancer patients with limited treatment options.

Abdera Therapeutics is growing rapidly and seeking key new team members who thrive at the cutting-edge of innovation. Come join us and be a part of the ground-breaking team set to unlock the power of targeted radiotherapy

**What we look for**

At Abdera Therapeutics, we are looking for curious and committed individuals who are ready for the opportunity to transform the way people living with cancer can be treated. We are relentless in our focus to offer new hope to families facing devasting diagnoses. We are in search of team members who work collaboratively with a diverse group of colleagues, respectfully engaging one another while collectively and inclusively tackling any challenges we may face. We are building an exciting and fast paced company passionate about discovering and developing tomorrow’s most innovative cancer therapies.

**Principal Responsibilities**
- Designs and executes multi-step syntheses of complex organic compounds with reactive functional groups
- Takes on other synthetic chemistry tasks as needed to support on-going research or new technology ideas
- Assists with diligence and write-ups for new IP filings
- Works with the entire Abdera chemistry team to keep an organized and safe laboratory space
- Keeps excellent records and lab notes with thorough characterization of all synthetic intermediates and final compounds
- Participates in training programs to develop essential skills in pharmaceutical sciences
- _ Opportunity to learn and execute techniques in radiochemistry_
- _ Opportunity to execute_ in vitro_ studies of novel radiopharmaceuticals_

**Qualifications, Education & Experience
- PhD in organic, bioorganic, inorganic, or medicinal chemistry
- Demonstrated ability to carry out multi-step synthetic routes to produce pure compounds
- Proficient in the characterization of complex organic molecules - NMR, LC-MS, spectroscopy
- Knowledge of medicinal chemistry and able to interpret biological data to drive decisions on new chemistry
- Experience with bifunctional compounds, peptides, and linkers is a plus
- Experience with protein and antibody conjugates, their biophysical properties and protein science is also an advantage
- Considered an asset but not required: experience working with radiolabeling and radioactivity
- Considered an asset but not required: experience in performing radiobiological assays and evaluation of radioconjugates _in vivo_

**Skills and Abilities
- Thinks critically and can develop new and improved procedures while working independently
- Collaborative, team player with strong interpersonal skills and good work ethic
- Effective written and oral communications

Abdera is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At Abdera, we prohibit harassment of any kind and any form of discrimination including but not limited to discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This is applicable to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

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