Chemocentryx Work Values

Daily Duties at Chemocentryx:

Conducted multi-step synthesis of small molecule therapeutic agents to target chemokine receptors (CCR9 and CXCR7) in two distinct therapeutic areas: Crohn’s disease and glioblastoma multiforme (oncology).

What they like about Chemocentryx:

Organizations with strong, centralized leadership are particularly attractive to you. You require a work environment with leadership that aggressively seeks to expand and grow the business and does so in a visible and decisive manner. In general you prefer to work in an environment in which there is a strong link between leadership, its actions, and a strong set of company-wide values.

Tags

organic chemistry, organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical, biotech, doctorate, reaction optimization, analytical, NMR, LC-MS, synthetic organic, biotechnology, drug discovery, Scientist, contract research, San Francisco bay area, Ph.D., California, lead optimization, experience, drug design

Skills

Independent design of synthetic routes, Reaction optimization, Milligram scale synthesis, Kilogram scale synthesis, Library synthesis, Parallel synthesis reactors, Air and water-sensitive techniques (t-BuLi, AlMe3), Glove box, Parr hydrogenator, Microwave chemistry, Biotage auto-purification system, Silica gel chromatography, Preparative HPLC, Preparative TLC, Distillation, Recrystallization, X-ray quality crystal growth, NMR, 2D NMR (COSY, DEPT, NOESY, HSQC, HMBC), LC-MS, GC-MS, Analytical HPLC, FT-IR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, SciFinder, Reaxys, Chemdraw, chemical sourcing, Organic synthesis, Lead optimization, Drug design

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Chemocentryx: