Chemoinformatician (Principal Scientist / Associate Director)

onenucleus; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company is seeking an experienced Chemoinformatician to join their innovative team. The role involves using computational chemistry expertise to tackle drug discovery challenges, working as part of multi-disciplinary project teams. Candidates should have expertise across all stages of small-molecule drug discovery and be prepared to work in a hybrid environment. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the field of therapeutics and contribute to building Britain's Biggest Biotech.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in computational chemistry.
• Experience in all stages of small-molecule drug discovery.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Solve drug discovery challenges using computational chemistry.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Work in a hybrid model with state-of-the-art facilities.

Skills

Computational Chemistry expertise

Drug discovery experience

Analytical skills

Job description

OMass Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Oxford discovering medicines against highly‑validated target ecosystems, such as membrane proteins or intracellular complexes. The company’s unique OdyssION™ technology platform comprises novel biochemistry techniques, next‑generation native mass spectrometry, and custom chemistry. OMass is advancing a pipeline of small molecule therapeutics in rare diseases and immunological conditions, that target solute carriers, complex‑bound proteins, and GPCRs.

We are seeking an experienced Chemoinformatician. You will be part of a dynamic and innovative environment and will become an integral part of our vision to address patients’ unmet needs while building Britain’s Biggest Biotech. You will use your computational chemistry expertise and scientific curiosity to solve drug discovery challenges, as part of multi‑disciplinary project teams. You will be able to work in state‑of‑the‑art laboratory and modern facilities for optimum collaboration alongside a focused and caring team.

You will already possess expert Computational Chemistry knowledge with experience across all stages of a small‑molecule drug discovery from hit ID through to candidate nomination. The role is based in our Oxford site however we are currently working a hybrid model with the option to work from home for part of the week.

To find out more about the meaningful work OMass delivers, as well as our EVP you can find this here https://www.omass.com/