Cheminformatics Data Scientist

Drug Hunter

Drug Hunter is a premier online platform dedicated to advancing drug discovery and development through actionable insights. The scientific team expertly compiles and delivers concise reports on cutting-edge scientific advancements. The Cheminformatics Data Scientist will play a key role in applying data-driven solutions to enhance molecular drug design, working closely with internal and external teams to drive innovation.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Develop and use cheminformatics algorithms for molecular modeling and SAR analysis.
• Analyze chemical and biological datasets to understand drug-likeness and related properties.
• Employ molecular fingerprints for compound classification.
• Incorporate databases like ChEMBL and PubChem to fuel discovery.
• Enhance data pipelines for chemical structures using cheminformatics tools.
• Collaborate with various teams to integrate computational methods.
• Contribute insightful articles on cheminformatics in drug discovery.
• Ensure data robustness, reproducibility, and document computational models.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Competitive salary with variable compensation and equity.
• Comprehensive insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Paid parental leave and childcare FSA.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Remote work setup stipend.
• Opportunities for learning and development.
• Flexible and generous vacation policy.

This role requires you to have:

• Ph.D. or Master's in Cheminformatics, Computational Chemistry, or related field.
• Over 5 years of experience in cheminformatics or computational drug discovery.
• Expertise in Python and cheminformatics libraries like RDKit.
• Strong knowledge of molecular descriptors and QSAR modeling.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases for chemical data management.

You would benefit from having:

• Experience with structure-based drug design and structural biology.
• Understanding of quantum chemistry and physics-based modeling.
• Knowledge of regulatory and patent landscapes in pharmaceuticals.

Drug Hunter is committed to equal opportunity employment and adheres to legal standards for considering applicants with arrest and conviction records. Official communications will only come from sanctioned email aliases.