Research Associate

**About adMare BioInnovations**:
With a wealth of globally-competitive scientific discovery, Canada is primed to lead the life sciences world. To make this a reality, at adMare BioInnovations, we use our scientific and commercial expertise, specialized R&D infrastructure, and seed capital to build strong life sciences companies, robust ecosystems and industry-ready talent — and re-invest our returns back into the Canadian industry to ensure it is sustained for the long-term. Our 25+ portfolio companies have attracted more than $1.4 billion of investment, have a combined value of over $3 billion, and employ more than 900 Canadians. Our Innovation Centres are home to 35+ biotech companies, contract research organizations, and specialized commercialization support organizations. The adMare Academy has trained more than 500 alumni - 95% of whom are now working to build our life sciences industry.

**Job Summary**:
We are seeking highly motivated MSc level synthetic organic and/or medicinal chemist to join our drug discovery team at adMare’s Montreal location. Reporting to Scientist, The Research Associate will participate in inter-disciplinary drug research and development projects. As a part of the team, the Research Associate is expected to have experience in modern organic synthesis with good laboratory skills and become a part of the team that promotes a cross-functional research environment where colleagues form chemistry, biology, pharmacology and DMPK work closely together to advance drug discovery projects.

**Responsibilities**:

- As a part of the team, propose new targets, execute synthetic routes, engage in troubleshooting exercises as needed, and effectively communicate with biology, pharmacology and DMPK colleagues.
- Demonstrate laboratory and scientific proficiency, creativity and a willingness to work in a dynamic group environment.
- Carry out multistep organic synthesis, purification, and characterization of new molecules.
- Interpretation of SAR and ADME data and contribution to the design of new targets and to the chemistry strategy.
- Preparation of project presentations and presenting experimental conclusions at Group/Department or Project Team research meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Master’s Degree in chemistry or medicinal chemistry with 3+ years of relevant employment experience.
- Proficiency in modern organic synthesis and ability to independently perform complex, multi-step procedures.
- Experience in the purification of small molecules using a variety of methods such a flash chromatography, HPLC purification, distillation, recrystallization and others as needed.
- Experience in structural characterization of small molecules using modern spectroscopic instruments and techniques such as LC-MS, 1 and 2D NMR methods and others.
- Have contributed significantly to patent and/or publication preparation.
- Stays abreast of scientific literature and incorporates new methods and technologies in his/her research.

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