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Function Therapeutics, Inc . is a private research firm developing novel treatments for certain inflammation-driven disorders, including kidney disease. Its research labs are presently located in the Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For introductory information, see:

Job Description:  We are looking for an energetic, creative, and independent chemist to join our productive team in brand new research labs in Milwaukee. The Medicinal Chemist will work with colleagues and consultants to design, synthesize, purify, and characterize organic compounds for use in medicinal chemistry studies. They will work with collaborating biologists to interpret assay data, and design and prioritize new compounds in an iterative fashion. They will co-supervise and train junior scientists, including research interns. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, keeping diligent records using electronic lab notebooks and related databases, and assisting with the preparation of patent applications, grant applications, and manuscripts. Some remote work is possible, but most of the work is on site. A benefits package, including health insurance reimbursement and stock options, will be provided. The start date is negotiable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• or M.S. with 3 or more years of experience performing organic synthesis in an independent fashion.
• or B.S. with 5 or more years of experience performing organic synthesis in an independent fashion.

• Demonstrated experience in the design of small (organic) molecules, multi-step organic synthesis and associated troubleshooting, and characterization via NMR, LC-MS, and additional analytical techniques, as needed.
• Able to search and review the scientific literature to identify and execute relevant synthetic protocols, and to perform medicinal chemistry-related competitive intelligence.
• Experience supervising junior scientists.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multiparameter optimization and use of drug-like profiling and pharmacology data to guide decision making.
• Experience with preparative chromatography and crystallization.
• Experience with structure-based drug design.
• Experience with both milligram and multigram scale syntheses.

We are unable to accept applications at this time from foreign scientists requiring initial U.S. H-1B sponsorship.  Foreign graduate students graduating (or recently graduated) from U.S. institutions are welcome to apply, as well as citizens and permanent residents of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico. Function Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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